Dublin to Rome Flight Diverts to France

An Aer Lingus plane heading from Dublin to Rome landed at a French military airbase on Wednesday morning after crew members received a security alert. The aircraft, Flight EI402, took off from Dublin Airport at 6:24 a.m. and was originally scheduled to arrive at Rome Fiumicino Airport. Instead, the flight turned toward Evreux, France, to ensure a safe landing while authorities assessed the situation.

One hundred and fifty-one passengers and six crew members were aboard the jet. French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu’s office stated that all individuals on board were moved to a secure location after the plane touched down. A specialized bomb disposal team was dispatched to the Evreux airbase to examine the aircraft.

Aer Lingus described the move as a security precaution. The airline said it is currently arranging alternative travel options for the 151 passengers so they can reach Rome as quickly as possible. The carrier noted that its primary focus remains on getting customers to their intended destinations without further delay.

French air force officials confirmed that aircraft were scrambled after the threat was reported. The Prime Minister’s office said the incident is being closely monitored. This event is part of a larger wave of security alerts across European aviation. At least seven other flights and a cruise ship received bomb threats on Tuesday, though no explosive devices were found in those cases.

Graeme McQueen, head of communications at Dublin Airport, told RTE that authorities are aware of multiple threats targeting flights across Europe this morning. He stated that every report is being treated with the utmost seriousness. McQueen emphasized that passenger safety is the top priority and that all reports will be thoroughly investigated. He welcomed the news that the Aer Lingus aircraft landed safely in France.