US Edition‘Bomb threat’ to Ryanair flight in Belgium triggers delays and diversions across Europe
- On May 13, 2025, a Ryanair Boeing 737 traveling from Faro, Portugal, to Brussels Charleroi was compelled to land following a bomb threat that led to the aircraft being diverted and grounded.
- The bomb threat triggered a security response including runway closure and suspension of all flights at Charleroi Airport, causing multiple diversions nearby.
- Emergency services established a 500-metre perimeter, police controlled the scene, and 166 passengers remained on board awaiting evacuation approval.
- A Ryanair representative confirmed that a security alert was raised during a flight carrying 170 passengers from Faro, Portugal, to Brussels Charleroi on 13 May.
- Authorities are continuing their investigation while efforts are underway to ready the plane for service again, and the incident resulted in notable flight disruptions across the region with an uncertain timeframe.
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Ryanair issues urgent travel warning to British holidaymakers as 'disruption' is set to 'affect all airlines'
Ryanair has issued a travel warning as flights to and from East Midlands Airport face potential disruption today.A temporary runway closure, which began this morning on Wednesday, May 14, is "affecting all airlines" that operate services at the airport.Passengers scheduled to travel through East Midlands today should prepare for possible schedule changes.Affected passengers will be notified directly about any changes to their travel plans.Ryanai…
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