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Bomb threat on plane that landed at Lisbon airport

A Ryanair flight originating in Rome landed at Lisbon's Humberto Delgado Airport at 08:27 on Friday 6 November 2026 following a bomb threat. Security authorities are currently inspecting the aircraft and verifying the information provided by an alleged official, but no explosive or threat has been confirmed so far.

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While the situation is under investigation, if you are expecting passengers on or near Ryanair flights from Rome, anticipate potential delays or operational disruption at the airport today.

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