A Wizz Air flight from London to Budapest diverted due to a bomb threat
A Wizz Air flight from London to Sofia was diverted to Budapest after a bomb threat and escorted by a Hungarian Gripen fighter jet. The aircraft landed at Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport and underwent security checks.
- A Hungarian Air Force Gripen secured the landing of the passenger aircraft in Budapest.
- Wizz Air received a bomb threat on a flight from London to Sofia.
- NATO air forces declared an ALPHA alert.
- Wizz Air confirmed an inspection was completed and nothing was found on the aircraft.
- Hungarian Armed Forces Gripen jets were alerted about the emergency.
- The aircraft departed London Luton at 8.33am GMT.
- Authorities conducted security checks on the aircraft and passengers after the landing.
- The military aircraft returned to its base at Kecskemet after the incident.
- A Wizz Air is a low-cost airline originating from Hungary.
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