A wave of fake bomb threats hits airlines and TV stations across Europe

Flights are being disrupted and TV channels are on high alert after a string of suspicious bomb threats.

A serious situation is unfolding across Europe right now. A large number of bomb threats have been sent to airlines and television stations. So far, it looks like most—if not all—of these threats are hoaxes. A hoax is a lie designed to scare people and cause trouble. Even though these threats appear to be fake, they are still causing massive problems. Because safety always comes first, authorities have to take every threat seriously. When a flight is threatened, planes have to be checked, flights get delayed, and passengers end up stuck in terminals for hours. Air traffic control centers h…