At least 12 flights across Europe were targeted by bomb threats on Thursday, prompting fighter jets to escort several planes and at least two flights to be diverted, according to authorities and airlines. The incidents marked the third day of widespread bomb threats this week, affecting mainly low-cost companies operating routes in Europe.

At least 12 flights across Europe were targeted by bomb threats on Thursday, prompting fighter jets to escort several planes and at least two flights to be diverted, according to authorities and airlines. The incidents marked the third day of widespread bomb threats this week, affecting mainly low-cost companies operating routes in Europe.