Wizz Air Flight Diverted to Budapest Amid Bomb Threat

A Wizz Air flight traveling from London Luton Airport to Sofia International Airport was diverted to Budapest, Hungary, following a bomb threat received during the flight. The Airbus A321neo, which took off at 8.33am, was scheduled to arrive in Sofia at approximately 1.25pm local time.

In response to the threat, Hungary’s Defence Minister, Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi, confirmed that a Hungarian Gripen fighter jet was scrambled to escort the aircraft, ensuring it landed safely at Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport at 12.08pm. Wizz Air issued a statement confirming the incident and stated that the aircraft landed in accordance with security protocols.

Upon arrival, the aircraft was inspected by authorities, and additional security measures were implemented by Hungarian police. As of Monday afternoon, details regarding the nature of the threat, including its source and whether any suspicious objects were found, remained unclear.