Bomb Threats Target Two Aegean Flights to Milan and Vienna

by · Greek City Times

Two Aegean Airlines flights bound for Milan and Vienna were targeted by bomb threats on Thursday, November 5, triggering security protocols and checks by authorities.

The flights, one travelling from Thessaloniki to Milan and the other from Athens to Vienna, both landed safely at their destinations.

The first threat concerned Aegean flight A3552 from Thessaloniki to Milan. The airline was notified shortly before the aircraft landed, while the crew was informed immediately after arrival.

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The second threat involved flight A3860 from Athens to Vienna.

Following the completion of security checks, authorities established that both threats were unfounded. The aircraft subsequently departed after the necessary procedures had been completed.

Aegean confirms bomb threats

In an official statement, Aegean confirmed that it had received bomb threats against both flights.

“AEGEAN confirms that today, November 5, it was informed of a bomb threat on flights A3552 from Thessaloniki to Milan and A3860 from Athens to Vienna.

In direct cooperation with the competent authorities, all required security protocols were implemented and after completing the procedures and confirming that the threat was unfounded, the flights departed from the above airports.

The safety of our passengers and crews is and will continue to be our highest priority.”

Multiple flights targeted across Europe

The incidents involving the two Aegean flights came amid a wider wave of bomb threats targeting commercial aircraft across Europe.

According to reports by The Guardian, at least six flights operating across several European countries received threats on Thursday, prompting security responses at multiple airports.

The affected aircraft included two flights bound for Poland, one departing from the United Kingdom and another from Denmark, as well as a flight travelling from Israel to Bulgaria and another from the United Kingdom to Spain.

Two additional flights heading to Rome were also subjected to security checks.

All the aircraft landed safely, with authorities carrying out inspections following the threats.

The number of incidents reported within a short period has raised concerns among European aviation authorities, particularly after a similar threat was recorded on Wednesday.

Despite the threats, no explosives or other suspicious findings had been reported in the incidents described.

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