France: Multiple airports evacuated nationwide Oct. 19 due to bomb threats /update 1

Event

Authorities have evacuated multiple airports across France for the second day in a row Oct. 19 due to bomb threats. Affected facilities include the Bordeaux (BOD), Paris-Beauvais (BVA), Lille (LIL), Montpellier (MPL), Nantes Atlantique (NTE), and Nice Cote d'Azur airports. Security forces are deployed at multiple sites to conduct investigations. Multiple flights have been diverted, and additional flight disruptions are likely.

Authorities will likely maintain heightened security throughout Oct. 19. Flight disruptions will likely persist after the security alerts conclude as airports work to clear flight backlogs. The disruptions could have a knock-on effect at other airports in France. Additional airports nationwide could be evacuated in the event further bomb threats are received. On Oct. 18, around 17 airports received bomb threats, prompting the evacuation of 15 facilities and significant flight disruptions.

Advice

Confirm flights through airports nationwide Oct. 19. Do not check out accommodations until verifying onward travel. Heed all security and transport advisories.