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Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Rome diverted to French military base

An Aer Lingus Airbus A320 was diverted to the Évreux Air Base in France following a bomb threat received while flying toward Rome.

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In brief

  • Aer Lingus flight EIN40G was diverted to the Évreux Air Base in France after receiving a bomb threat.
  • The Airbus A320 aircraft departed Dublin at 6:40 a.m. and landed safely in Normandy at 9:04 a.m. UK time.
  • The French Prime Minister's office stated the situation is being monitored in real time.
  • The diversion follows a week of multiple hoax bomb threats targeting various European flights.

Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Rome diverted to French military base

An Aer Lingus flight traveling from Dublin to Rome was diverted to a military air base in France on Thursday, November 5, 2026, following a bomb threat.

Flight Details and Diversion

Flight EIN40G, operated by an Airbus A320, departed Dublin Airport at 6:40 a.m. and was scheduled to land at Rome Fiumicino at 10:35 a.m. local time. According to flight data, the aircraft sent out the 7700 squawk emergency code while flying at 37,000 feet at approximately 8:45 a.m. local time (7:45 a.m. GMT) shortly after entering French airspace.

Flight tracking data indicated the aircraft made several loops and held at approximately 11,000 feet before turning southwest. The plane landed at the Évreux Air Base in Normandy at approximately 9:04 a.m. UK time. Graeme McQueen, head of media relations at Dublin Airport, stated to RTÉ Radio that the plane "landed safely."

Official Response

The office of French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu confirmed the diversion and stated that the situation is being "monitored in real time, as per procedures."

Context of Recent Threats

This incident follows a period of increased bomb threats across Europe. On Tuesday, approximately 10 flights were targeted, which included disruptions at a Warsaw airport and an escort of a plane by the Italian Air Force. Other airlines reported to have received hoax threats this week include LOT Polish Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, Wizz Air, and Ryanair. Authorities reported that no explosives were found following those previous threats.

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Questions readers ask

Why was the Aer Lingus flight diverted?
The flight was diverted to a French military air base following a bomb threat.
When and where did the diversion occur?
On Thursday, November 5, 2026, the aircraft landed at the Évreux Air Base in Normandy at approximately 9:04 a.m. UK time.
Are there other recent bomb threats in Europe?
Yes, on Tuesday approximately 10 flights were targeted, and other airlines including LOT Polish Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, Wizz Air, and Ryanair reported receiving hoax threats this week.

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