Flights across Europe hit by bomb threats that turned out to be hoaxes
Several flights across Europe received alleged bomb threats that ultimately turned out to be hoaxes but prompted searches, diversions and, in one case, an escort by the Italian Air Force until landing
How sure are we
Two or more outlets reported this story and its reliability score reached 65%, so WorldPulse marks it verified. That means more than one outlet says so, not that it is proven true.
Who reported it
[Claude] Both reports describe the same wave of hoax bomb threats against several European flights, with no explosives found and all planes landing safely, and neither contradicts Report 1's details.
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What moves the score
Not in the score: AI checks and reader flags. Verified is separate: two or more independent outlets and a score of at least 65%.
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