Wizz Air flight from London diverted after bomb threat

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 14:47 · Archive

A Wizz Air flight from London Luton to Sofia was diverted to Budapest on Monday after a bomb threat was received during the flight.

A Wizz Air flight from London Luton to Sofia was forced to divert to Budapest on Monday after a bomb threat was received during the flight. The Airbus A321neo aircraft was diverted whilst flying over Bosnia and Herzegovina and made an emergency landing at Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport.

Hungary's Defence Minister Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi confirmed that a Hungarian Defence Forces Gripen fighter jet was scrambled to escort the passenger aircraft to safety. The Gripen took off within minutes of an alert being issued and accompanied the plane to its safe landing in Budapest. The fighter jet later returned to its base in Kecskemét.

Wizz Air said the aircraft "diverted and landed safely at Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport in accordance with the relevant security protocols and procedures". Once on the ground, authorities carried out security checks on both the aircraft and those on board. Police took over the incident and carried out further investigations.

The airline stated: "Wizz Air is cooperating fully with the authorities. The safety of passengers and crew remains our highest priority." The Hungarian Defence Forces said the incident demonstrated the importance of its air defence readiness.

No further details have been released about the nature of the threat. Authorities have not disclosed the outcome of the security checks or investigations that followed the emergency landing.

Wizz Air flight from London diverted after bomb threat — Image: MyLondon

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In this story: Wizz Air · London Luton Airport · Sofia · Budapest · Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi · Hungarian Defence Forces

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