Aer Lingus Flight Diverts to France After Security Alert
Flight EI402 from Dublin to Rome landed at an airfield in France, with the airline citing a security precaution.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Air Travel
Aer Lingus flight EI402 left Dublin Airport at 6.24am en route to Rome Fiumicino Airport before being diverted to an airfield in France following a security alert. Aer Lingus said it would work to reaccommodate customers to their final destination as soon as possible.
Why it matters
The diversion underscores how security alerts can abruptly disrupt international air travel, leaving passengers stranded far from their intended destinations. The French Prime Minister's office said it was aware of the situation and that it is being monitored.
Flight tracking data shows the Airbus A320 departed Dublin Airport at 6.24am and landed at Everux airbase in France. The specific nature of the security alert and when passengers will reach Rome have not been disclosed.
The players
Aer Lingus
Aer Lingus is the Irish flag carrier airline, headquartered in Dublin and operating as a subsidiary of IAG.
Everux airbase
Everux airbase is a French military airfield that received the diverted Aer Lingus aircraft.
The details
Flight EI402 was travelling from Dublin to Rome when the aircraft was diverted following a security alert. Aer Lingus described the diversion as a security precaution and said it is working to get customers to their final destination as soon as possible.
Timeline
6.24am on November 5, 2026: Flight EI402 departs Dublin Airport for Rome.
Morning of November 5, 2026: The flight is diverted to an airfield in France.
Travel Outlook
Diversions to alternate airfields following security alerts are an established part of international aviation operations, shaping how airlines plan for disruption on long-haul routes. This incident fits a recurring pattern in which European carriers reroute flights to nearby airports when authorities or crews raise security concerns.
Travelers booked on Aer Lingus routes should check their flight status before heading to the airport and contact the airline for rebooking options if disruption occurs. Passengers should keep their booking references and any alert notifications handy to speed up reaccommodation.
The takeaway
Security diversions can strand passengers far from their destinations, so building flexibility into travel plans and monitoring airline updates closely can reduce the impact of sudden reroutes.
Further reading
For more on how airlines handle disruptions like this, explore our Air Travel coverage.
