Ryanair bomb threat: Fighter jets escort flight from Poland to Greece after report of ‘explosive device’ found

A Ryanair plane travelling from Poland to Athens was escorted by fighter jets on Sunday (January 22) following reports of a bomb threat on board. Reuters reported the aircraft, which had 190 passengers and crew, had landed safely in the Greek capital after the pilot reported a possible explosive device during the flight.

As the plane approached Athens, it was diverted over the sea as a precaution, but then allowed to land at the city’s international airport. Authorities then directed the plan to an isolated airport area following landing. However, following investigation by special police units, they “did not find anything suspicious”.