Thursday, November 5, 2026 - A major aviation security alert has disrupted European air travel after an Aer Lingus flight travelling from Dublin to Rome was diverted to a French military airbase on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
Flight EI402, operated by an Airbus A320, landed safely at Évreux-Fauville Air Base in Normandy following a reported bomb threat. The aircraft was carrying 151 passengers and six crew members. French authorities immediately activated security procedures, with bomb disposal specialists deployed to inspect the plane.
Aer Lingus confirmed that the diversion was a security precaution and assured passengers that everyone had landed safely. The airline also said it would work to arrange alternative travel for affected passengers to reach their intended destination.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's office confirmed that authorities were monitoring the situation closely. The incident comes amid a wider wave of bomb threats affecting several European flights, raising fresh concerns about aviation security and potential disruptions to international travel.
The growing number of security alerts is putting airlines, airports and government agencies under increased pressure to respond quickly and protect passengers. More than a dozen flights across Europe were reportedly affected by threats on Thursday, although initial inspections have not identified explosives.
Authorities have yet to establish who is responsible or whether the incidents are connected. For travellers, the immediate priority is to follow airline updates, expect possible delays and remain alert to official security instructions as investigations continue.
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