Bomb threat in Bucharest: Wizz Air plane from Milan searched at Otopeni

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Bomb threat in Bucharest: Wizz Air plane from Milan searched at Otopeni

A crisis cell was established at Henri Coandă Airport in Bucharest after a bomb threat targeted a Wizz Air plane from Milan, which landed safely. The 182 passengers and 7 crew members will be disembarked, and air traffic is proceeding normally. ^[3]

The control tower of Henri Coandă International Airport was notified by the crew of the Wizz Air aircraft arriving from Milan, which landed at 11:09, regarding a bomb threat. ^[3]

SRI confirmed that specific procedures for investigating the alert would be carried out on site, with the involvement of responsible authorities. ^[3]

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Bomb threat in Bucharest: Wizz Air plane searched at Otopeni

The Wizz Air plane, operating flight WMT3064 from Milan to Bucharest, was targeted by a bomb threat and landed safely at Henri Coandă International Airport on Thursday, November 5, 2026, around 11:08. ^[5]

The control tower of Henri Coandă International Airport was notified by the aircraft crew about the existence of a bomb threat, later confirmed by SRI. On board the aircraft were 182 passengers and seven crew members. ^[5]

All 182 passengers were disembarked, with authorities taking necessary procedural measures in collaboration with state institutions. SRI announced that a pyrotechnic team is checking the aircraft to determine if the threat is confirmed. Air traffic at Henri Coandă Airport is proceeding safely and without disruptions, according to the flight schedule. ^[5]

The incident occurs in the context of another series of bomb threats that have recently targeted flights across Europe. The total alert also included the diversion of a plane from Dublin to Rome to France following a similar threat. ^[5]

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Bomb threat in Bucharest: Wizz Air plane from Milan searched at Otopeni

The control tower of Henri Coandă International Airport was informed by the aircraft crew about the existence of a bomb threat, according to SRI. ^[4]

The Wizz Air plane, operating flight WMT3064 from Milan to Bucharest, landed safely at Henri Coandă International Airport on Thursday, November 5, 2026, around 11:08. On board were 182 passengers and seven crew members. ^[4]

Authorities took necessary procedural measures in collaboration with state institutions after the disembarkation of all 182 passengers. ^[4]

SRI announced that a pyrotechnic team is checking the aircraft to establish whether the threat is confirmed. ^[4]

Air traffic at Henri Coandă Airport is proceeding safely and without disruptions, according to the flight schedule. ^[4]

The incident occurs in the context of another series of bomb threats that have recently targeted flights across Europe. ^[4]

On Thursday, a plane operating a flight from Dublin to Rome was diverted to France following a bomb threat. The aircraft, an Airbus A320, landed safely at Évreux Air Base in Normandy. On board were 151 passengers and six crew members. French authorities sent specialized teams to inspect the aircraft. ^[4]

Another incident occurred on a Finnair flight from Helsinki to Rome. Additionally, a Wizz Air plane flying from Milan to Warsaw was diverted to Vienna after receiving a bomb threat. ^[4]

The incidents occur after a series of bomb threats that have targeted several commercial flights in Europe in recent days. On Tuesday, approximately ten planes were targeted by such alerts. Among the affected companies were Ryanair, SAS, LOT, and Wizz Air. At least four Ryanair flights were targeted, including routes Manchester-Murcia, Lisbon-Rome, Dublin-Rome, and Dublin-Sofia. At least four Ryanair flights were targeted by bomb threats on Tuesday, including routes Manchester-Murcia, Lisbon-Rome, Dublin-Rome, and Dublin-Sofia, within the context of a series of incidents affecting several European airlines. Seven commercial airplanes were targeted by bomb alerts in recent days, putting hundreds of passengers on Wizz Air, Ryanair, and LOT flights through moments of horror. Among the companies affected by the series of bomb threats in recent days were Ryanair, SAS, LOT, and Wizz Air. ^[4]

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Bomb threat at Otopeni: Wizz Air plane from Milan searched upon arrival

A bomb threat targeted a Wizz Air company plane during Thursday, November 5, 2026. The aircraft, operating flight WMT3064 from Milan to Bucharest, received a threat before landing. ^[6]

The control tower of Henri Coandă International Airport was notified by the aircraft crew about the existence of a bomb threat. The information was subsequently confirmed by the Romanian Intelligence Service (SRI). ^[6]

The Wizz Air plane landed safely at Otopeni around 11:08. On board were 182 passengers and seven crew members. ^[6]

An American Airlines plane was diverted to Rome following a bomb threat originating from New York. ^[6]

According to airport representatives, all 182 passengers were disembarked. Authorities applied necessary procedural measures in collaboration with state institutions. ^[6]

Air traffic at Henri Coandă Airport is proceeding safely and without disruptions, respecting the flight schedule. ^[6]

Other bomb threats in Europe: ^[6]

Three air flights to or from Italy were diverted or landed under escort on Thursday following alerts. An Alitalia Airbus, flying from Dublin to Rome, landed at the Evreux air base in France, carrying 151 passengers. Wizz Air flight W4 6387 from Milan to Warsaw was redirected to Vienna. A Finnair flight from Helsinki to Rome landed under the escort of the Italian military aviation, after a call signaled a possible explosive device; ground checks did not affect airport operations, according to AGERPRES. ^[6]

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Bomb threat in Bucharest: Wizz Air flight from Milan, searched at Otopeni, in a European context of multiple threats

Seven commercial airliners were targeted on Thursday by bomb threats or security alerts in various European states, resulting in the diversion of some aircraft or landings under military escort in France, Italy, Austria, the Czech Republic, and Bulgaria. Security incidents were reported in five states: France, Italy, Austria, the Czech Republic, and Bulgaria. Among the flights targeted by threats was the Wizz Air flight from Milan to Bucharest, which received an alert before landing at Henri Coandă Airport. The bomb threats at Otopeni continue a series of incidents from previous days: four similar alerts disrupted flights in Europe, and on Thursday additional incidents were added, including the diversion of a Dublin-Rome flight to France, a Wizz Air Warsaw-Milan diversion to Vienna, a Finnair escorted landing in Rome, and an alert on an American Airlines flight between New York and Rome. ^[8]

Specialized teams conducted checks on board the Wizz Air aircraft at Otopeni and determined that the bomb threat was not confirmed. Inspectors did not identify any pyrotechnic interest items on the aircraft. Bucharest Airports National Company confirmed that air traffic at Otopeni is proceeding safely, without disruptions, respecting the flight plan. ^[8]

The Wizz Air plane operating the Milan-Bucharest flight (WMT3064) landed safely on Thursday at 11:08 at Henri Coandă International Airport. The crew contacted Control Tower to signal the presence of a threat, and the crisis cell activated specific procedures. On the Wizz Air plane were 182 passengers and seven crew members. All passengers were disembarked and escorted to the terminal. ^[8]

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No suspicious objects found on board the Wizz Air plane from Milan

Checks performed by the pyrotechnic team of the Romanian Intelligence Service (SRI) on board the Wizz Air aircraft that landed at Henri Coandă Airport have concluded. The team of specialists did not identify any suspicious objects or materials, and the bomb threat was not confirmed. Airport representatives confirmed that all 182 passengers were disembarked, and authorities applied necessary procedural measures in collaboration with state institutions. SRI initially announced that a pyrotechnic team would check the aircraft to determine the validity of the bomb threat. ^[7]

Bucharest Airports National Company confirmed that air traffic at Henri Coandă Airport proceeded safely, with aircraft taking off and landing according to schedule. Air traffic at Henri Coandă Airport proceeded safely, without disruptions, according to the official flight schedule. ^[7]

The control tower of Henri Coandă International Airport was informed by the aircraft crew about the existence of a bomb threat, according to SRI confirmations. ^[7]

The Wizz Air aircraft, operating flight WMT3064 from Milan to Bucharest, landed on Thursday, November 5, 2026, around 11:08. On board were 182 passengers and seven crew members. ^[7]

The context of the incident includes other bomb alerts in Europe, recorded recently. The incident falls within a series of bomb threats that have targeted flights across Europe. ^[7]

Also on Thursday, a plane operating a flight from Dublin to Rome was diverted to France following a bomb threat. The aircraft, an Airbus A320, landed safely at Évreux Air Base in Normandy, carrying 151 passengers and six crew members. French authorities sent specialized teams to check the aircraft. Another incident involved a Finnair flight from Helsinki to Rome. Additionally, a Wizz Air plane flying from Milan to Warsaw was diverted to Vienna after receiving a bomb threat. ^[7]

The series of bomb threats targeting commercial flights in Europe has intensified in recent days. On Tuesday, approximately ten planes were targeted by such alerts. Among the affected companies were Ryanair, SAS, LOT, and Wizz Air. At least four Ryanair flights were targeted, including routes Manchester-Murcia, Lisbon-Rome, Dublin-Rome, and Dublin-Sofia. ^[7]

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Wizz Air plane from Milan searched at Otopeni: Unconfirmed bomb threat

The series of bomb threats targeting commercial flights in Europe on Thursday, November 5, 2026, continues with an incident in Bucharest, where the Wizz Air plane from Milan was taken out of service due to an alert. The SRI anti-terrorist team completed checks on board the aircraft, determining that no suspicious objects were identified, and no real danger was found. The Wizz Air plane, operating flight WMT3064 from Milan to Bucharest, landed safely at Henri Coandă Airport around 11:08. The airport control tower was notified directly by the aircraft crew about the existence of a threat, information subsequently confirmed by the Romanian Intelligence Service (SRI). The crisis cell activated specific procedures for managing the situation. The 182 passengers and seven crew members were hastily disembarked, and the aircraft along with baggage and passengers underwent control. Air traffic at Henri Coandă Airport continued to proceed safely and according to schedule. ^[9]

One of the passengers on the flight reported that the atmosphere on board became tense near landing, and after the plane touched down, it remained stationary for approximately 30-45 minutes intermittently, while passengers followed crew instructions to stay in their seats. 'People stood up, then we were told to sit down. When we sat down there were two fire trucks, Anti-Terror Brigade, Border Police, a lot of forces,' described the passenger. Travelers were transported to the safety zone at gates 50-51, where they waited one and a half to two hours. Subsequently, they were checked in groups of 10-15 people, through screening that included body control, x-rays, and tests with special paper strips to detect explosive residues. ^[9]

Expert Cătălin Prunariu, commander and pilot instructor, stated that the wave of threats seems aimed at testing authorities' reaction and causing economic losses to airlines. He stressed the importance of strict adherence to procedures and increased vigilance, noting that it cannot be excluded that these tests may precede a real attempt. 'It is unprecedented that such a wave of threats occurs in such a short interval, so it is clearly not a joke,' observed Prunariu, explaining that complex actions cannot be the work of a single person and target more geographical areas. He reiterated the importance of passengers understanding that these controls are for their safety benefit, even if they cause frustration. ^[9]

The wave of bomb alerts targeted flights in Europe and the North Atlantic on Thursday. Among the reported incidents were the diversion of an Airbus A320 from Dublin to Rome to France (Évreux), a diversion of a Wizz Air flight from Milan to Warsaw to Vienna, an escorted landing of a Finnair plane from Helsinki to Rome, and a deviation of an American Airlines plane from New York to Rome. The threats on Thursday fall within a broader series of incidents from recent days. On Tuesday, approximately ten planes were targeted, affecting companies such as Ryanair, SAS, LOT, and Wizz Air. Also on Thursday, alerts targeted three flights from Italy, one from the UK, one from Poland, two from Finland, and one from Ireland. ^[9]

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Bomb threat in Bucharest: Wizz Air plane from Milan, searched at Otopeni

The Henri Coandă Airport control tower was notified by the Wizz Air plane crew about the existence of a bomb threat. The aircraft, operating flight WMT3064, landed at 11:08, on board being 182 passengers and seven crew members. Passengers were disembarked, and authorities implemented necessary procedural measures. SRI announced that a bomb disposal (EOD) team is inspecting the aircraft. Air traffic at Otopeni continued safely, without disruptions, respecting the official flight schedule. ^[10]

Other bomb alerts targeted flights in Europe. The incident in Bucharest falls within the context of recent alerts on European routes. Also, a plane from Dublin to Rome was diverted to France. ^[10]

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Bomb threat in Bucharest: Wizz Air plane from Milan, searched at Otopeni

The Air Serbia flight from Belgrade to Bucharest (ASL 102) was targeted on Thursday, November 5, 2026, by a bomb alert, but checks performed by SRI specialists confirmed that the threat was not real, the aircraft landing safely at 15:20. The incident represents the second alert of this kind recorded at Henri Coandă Airport on the same day, preceding the one related to the Wizz Air plane. Bucharest Airports National Company announced that air traffic continued safely and according to schedule after checking the aircraft targeted by alerts. ^[11]

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Unconfirmed bomb threat for Air Serbia flight at Otopeni

The Air Serbia flight ASL 102 from Belgrade to Bucharest was targeted on Thursday, November 5, 2026, by a bomb alert, but checks performed by SRI specialists determined that the threat was not real. The aircraft landed safely at Henri Coandă Airport at 15:20, representing the second incident of this type recorded on the same day at Otopeni. Bucharest Airports National Company transmitted that air traffic proceeded under full safety conditions, with aircraft respecting official takeoff and landing schedules, without major disruptions caused by the two alerts. ^[12]

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Second bomb alert at Otopeni: Air Serbia flight from Belgrade searched

A new bomb alert targeted Henri Coandă International Airport in Bucharest on November 5, 2026, representing the second incident of this kind on the same day. After the Wizz Air plane from Milan was searched in the morning, the Air Serbia JU102 (operational code ASL 102) flight from Belgrade was targeted by a similar threat before landing. Checks performed by SRI specialists ended without identifying suspicious elements, confirming that the threat is not real.[s:E945166|Profit.ro] ^[13]

New bomb alert at Otopeni Airport. ^[13]

Referring to the Air Serbia flight from Belgrade to Bucharest. ^[13]

Verification completed: no elements confirming a real threat were found. ^[13]

Bucharest Airports National Company transmitted that air traffic proceeded under full safety conditions, with aircraft respecting official takeoff and landing schedules, without major disruptions caused by the two alerts.[s:E945166|Profit.ro] ^[13]

Immediately after landing at the Bucharest airport, the Serbian airline's aircraft was stopped on a taxiway, a few hundred meters away from parking spots. Emergency crews and specialized teams for managing such situations intervened at the scene shortly after.[s:E945166|Profit.ro] ^[13]

In this context, the European Union activated the information exchange mechanism concerning aviation security, amid a series of threats that have targeted passenger flights from several European countries.[s:E945166|Profit.ro] ^[13]

European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, stated in Dublin that it is too early to establish whether the reported incidents are linked and that there is no information indicating involvement of a cyberattack.[s:E945166|Profit.ro] ^[13]

'Any threat against civilians is unacceptable. Ensuring the safety and security of citizens remains a priority,' stated European Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas.[s:E945166|Profit.ro] ^[13]

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Second bomb alert at Otopeni: Air Serbia flight from Belgrade searched

Air Serbia, on its flight JU102 (operational code ASL 102) serving the Belgrade–Bucharest route, was targeted on Thursday, November 5, 2026, by a bomb alert, the second similar incident recorded at Henri Coandă Airport on the same day. The aircraft landed safely at 15:20, accompanied by strict security measures. Specialists from the Romanian Intelligence Service (SRI) conducted specialist checks on board the plane, determining that no suspicious elements were identified, and the threat proved to be false. Bucharest Airports National Company (CNAB) confirmed that air traffic at Otopeni Airport continued under safe conditions, scheduled services respecting their official timetables without major disruptions. A bomb threat targeted the Air Serbia flight from Belgrade, landing at Otopeni on Thursday, November 5, 2026. ^[14]

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Second bomb alert at Otopeni: Air Serbia flight from Belgrade searched

The second bomb alert targeted Henri Coandă International Airport on Thursday, November 5, 2026, when the Air Serbia flight JU102 (operational code ASL 102) from Belgrade was subjected to additional controls. Checks performed by Romanian Intelligence Service (SRI) specialists ended without identifying suspicious elements, confirming that the threat was not real. The aircraft landed safely at 15:20. Bucharest Airports National Company (CNAB) transmitted that air traffic proceeded under full safety conditions, with aircraft respecting official takeoff and landing schedules, without major disruptions caused by the two consecutive alerts. The incident represents the second alert of this kind recorded at Henri Coandă Airport on the same day, preceding the one related to the Wizz Air plane that landed in the morning. ^[15]

The alert context extends to the European level: an Airbus A320 plane operated by Aer Lingus, on the Dublin-Rome route, was redirected to the air base in Évreux, northern France, following a bomb threat. French air forces sent planes to escort the aircraft, which landed safely. The French Prime Minister's Office, Sébastien Lecornu, announced that the situation was monitored in real time, according to security procedures. In Italy, local press reported about bomb threats targeting two flights to Rome and from Milan. An aircraft coming from Helsinki landed safely at the airport in the Italian capital, escorted by Italian fighter jets. ^[15]

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Second bomb alert at Otopeni: Air Serbia checked by specialists

Henri Coandă Airport was targeted once again by a bomb alert, following the incident from the morning of November 5, 2026, which involved the Wizz Air flight from Milan.[s:E946909|Economedia.ro] The threat targeted the Air Serbia ASL 102 route, which departed from Belgrade and landed in Bucharest at 15:20. SRI specialists conducted checks on board, establishing that there are no suspicious elements and that the threat is not real, dispelling any concrete danger. Air traffic at Otopeni proceeded normally according to schedule after specialists determined that there were no suspicious objects. The incident adds to a series of alerts marking Thursday, which began with another bomb threat launched against a Wizz Air plane landing in the morning from Milan, which also proved to be false. ^[16]