Wizz Air Prague–Rome Flight Diverted to Venice as Hoax Bomb Threats Against European Flights Continue

BUDAPEST, Nov. 7, 2026 — A Wizz Air flight from Prague to Rome was diverted to Venice on Friday after an alert about a possible explosive device, as a wave of hoax bomb threats against European flights rolled into its fourth day. Nothing dangerous has been reported found on any of the targeted aircraft.

What happened

Italy’s air navigation provider ENAV reported the Wizz Air Prague–Rome diversion to Venice.
The threats began on Tuesday, Nov. 3. At least 15 reports of explosives on European aircraft came in on Friday, Nov. 6, according to APA.
Ryanair was also hit: the same Ryanair aircraft received two threats in Lisbon, and flights from London and Brussels to Sofia were threatened. Nothing was found.
Prague airport saw nine flights targeted. Aircraft were X-rayed on the apron, and a Czech police unit covering extremism, terrorism and cybercrime is investigating; it rates the threats as low risk.
Four threatened aircraft landed at Paris-Orly, where prosecutors have opened a preliminary investigation. At least four targeted flights crossed German airspace on Friday.
Spain’s foreign minister, Albares, called the campaign “hybrid aggression.” The European Commission has activated a cross-border information-sharing mechanism, and EASA is involved.
Eurocontrol counted threats against 14 flights on Thursday (about 0.05% of 28,488 flights) and 7 on Tuesday (about 0.03% of 26,278). It says network delays were not affected.
How long the campaign will last: TBA.

What it means for non-revs

The overall share of flights hit is tiny, but a targeted flight can be diverted, searched and held for hours. If you are standing by on intra-European flights this weekend, build in a buffer and avoid tight same-day connections to long-haul departures.
A diversion strands the whole load at an unplanned airport. Revenue passengers get reaccommodated first, so non-revs on a diverted flight should expect to be among the last rebooked. Carry medications, chargers and an overnight kit in your cabin bag.
Before you list on Wizz Air, Ryanair or other European carriers, check the airline’s app for disruption notices on the day of travel.
Eurocontrol says the network has not seen wider delays, so there is no reason to cancel plans outright; just keep backup options open.