AKIPRESS.COM - Two Air France planes were diverted Tuesday night after reports of bomb scares, the airline said in a statement, ABC News reports.

According to Air France, Flight AF055 from Washington DC to Paris and AF065 from Los Angeles were the subject of "anonymous threats after their respective take-offs."

"As a precautionary measure and to conduct all necessary safety checks," the flights landed in Halifax and Salt Lake City respectively.

"An investigation will be led by the authorities to identify the source of the telephone call," the airline said.

The passengers on the flights were safe.