Wizz Air flight diverted after bomb threat:Hungarian fighter jet escorts London-Sofia aircraft to Budapest; authorities begin security checks

A Wizz Air flight travelling from London’s Luton Airport to Bulgaria’s capital, Sofia, was diverted to Hungary on Monday after receiving a bomb threat mid-flight, Sky news reported According to Hungary’s Defence Minister Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi, a Hungarian Gripen fighter jet was scrambled within minutes to escort the aircraft to Budapest. The Airbus A321neo landed safely at Budapest’s Liszt Ferenc International Airport at 12.08pm. Following its safe landing, the aircraft taxied to a designated stand at the airport, where authorities began security checks on the plane and passengers. Hungarian authorities are carrying out an inspection of the aircraft as part of the security procedures. Flight was due to reach Sofia at 1.25pm According to flight-tracking website Flightradar24, the London-Sofia flight took off at 8.33am and was scheduled to reach Sofia International Airport at around 1.25pm local time. However, the flight’s route was diverted towards Hungary while it was flying over Bosnia and Herzegovina. Wizz Air confirms bomb threat Wizz Air confirmed the diversion in a statement, saying the flight had been redirected to Budapest following a bomb threat received during the journey. The airline said the aircraft landed safely in accordance with security protocols and procedures. It added that it was cooperating fully with the authorities. “The safety of passengers and crew remains our highest priority,” the airline said.