Wizz Air flight diverts to Budapest after bomb threat
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 14:04 · Archive
A Wizz Air flight from London to Sofia was diverted to Budapest after receiving a bomb threat.
A Wizz Air flight travelling from London to Sofia, Bulgaria was diverted to Budapest airport after the aircraft received a bomb threat. Hungarian Defence Minister Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi announced the incident on Facebook. A Hungarian Gripen fighter jet was deployed to escort the passenger aircraft during the diversion.
Once the flight landed in Budapest, authorities began security inspections of both the aircraft and its passengers. Wizz Air confirmed to news site 24.hu that these inspections were underway. Police carried out additional security measures following the landing, according to Ruszin-Szendi. The Gripen jet returned to its base in Kecskemét after completing its escort mission.
How it is being reported
- Wizz Air flight diverts to Budapest due to bomb threatHungarian officials say a Wizz Air flight from London to Bulgaria has been diverted to Budapest airport after receiving a bomb threat.Perth Now · 2 Nov, 13:32
- Wizz Air flight diverts to Budapest due to bomb threatHungarian officials say a Wizz Air flight from London to Bulgaria has been diverted to Budapest airport after receiving a bomb threat.The West Australian · 2 Nov, 13:32
In this story: Wizz Air · London · Sofia · Budapest · Bulgaria · Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi · Hungary · Kecskemét
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