Border police teams inspected both aircraft at Vasil Levski Sofia Airport but found no explosives or suspicious items.

London, Brussels flights land in Sofia after bomb scare

Bulgarian authorities search two incoming aircraft after receiving fresh bomb threats

flydubai Saudi flights: Which routes are suspended?

Jeddah, other routes reopen for booking as fresh security alerts keep aviation on edge

flydubai has cancelled flights to Riyadh and Abha until November 16 amid continuing security concerns following Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia. The airline is gradually restoring services to other destinations across the kingdom.

UAE outlines aviation cybersecurity guidelines

GCAA guidelines help aviation organisations manage cyber risks and protect sensitive data

The guidelines emphasise the importance of maintaining safe, secure and uninterrupted aviation operations by integrating cybersecurity into organisational practices.

Europe bomb scares: 11 more flights targeted

Authorities report fresh threats, but airport operations remain normal in Prague

Fresh alerts affect Prague, Sofia and a Ryanair flight scheduled from Lisbon to Rome.

UAE flights: What travellers need to know this weekend

Saudi routes remain disrupted as airlines restore Dubai flights, but extend suspensions

UAE flights status: Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia, flydubai delays, cancellations – what travellers need to know

More flights disrupted as hoax bomb threats hit Europe

About 20 flights were targeted, prompting fighter jet escorts and diversions across Europe

Travellers scan their boarding pass to enter the security control area at the Terminal 1 of Rome Fiumicino airport, on November 5, 2026.

What airlines do when a bomb threat is reported

From emergency landings to aircraft searches, here's how airlines respond to threats

Recent hoaxes across Europe reveal how airlines and authorities respond to security alerts.

14 European flights hit by bomb threats in 3 days

Flights to and from Bulgaria, Italy and the Czech Republic are among those targeted

An Aer Lingus Airbus A320 aircraft is seen at Evreux military air base after a flight from Dublin to Rome was diverted to France amid reports of bomb threats targeting multiple flights across Europe, in Evreux, France, Thursday, November 5, 2026.

How Emirates kept flying – and stayed profitable

Cargo gains, fuel hedging and global operations helped offset a turbulent six months

Emirates Group reported a profit before tax of Dh4.1 billion for the first half of 2026-27, despite regional disruption, lower passenger numbers and higher fuel costs.

Flying from UAE today? Flight updates you should know

Winter flights return to Dubai. Regional airspace warnings, Saudi cancellations persist

Passengers urged to check UAE flight status as Emirates, Etihad, flydubai and Air Arabia adjust schedules

Dublin-Rome flight diverted to France over bomb threat

The incident came a day after some 10 European flights were targeted by bomb threats

Dublin-Rome flight diverted to France over bomb threat: French government

Emirates stays profitable despite regional turmoil

Dubai aviation group reports record revenue despite conflict and high fuel costs

The Emirates Group, on November 5, announced its half-year financial results, posting a profit before tax of Dh4.1 billion.

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