An Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Rome, carrying 151 passengers and six crew members, was diverted to the military airbase in Évreux, France, after a bomb threat was reported on Thursday, November 5, 2026. The incident occurred on flight EI402, which was en route to Rome with five friends of passenger Katie McAteer, who described the event as "terrifying."
The pilot of the Airbus A320 initially refused to land at Évreux, according to reports from French authorities. This decision led to the activation of emergency protocols, with the aircraft eventually landing at the military base. The French prosecutor’s office in Évreux has opened an investigation into the pilot’s actions, citing concerns over the refusal to land at a civilian airport.
This incident is part of a broader wave of bomb threats affecting European flights. At least 22 commercial flights across the continent were impacted this week, with 15 affected on Thursday alone. The threats have prompted military escorts and emergency landings, disrupting air traffic and raising security concerns. The situation highlights the ongoing challenges of aviation security in the face of potential threats.
