In brief
A Wizz Air flight from London to Sofia was diverted to Budapest after a bomb threat, leading Hungarian Gripen fighter jets to escort the aircraft. Defense Minister Romulusz Ruszin‑Szendi confirmed the incident and said no explosive device was found. Authorities will release a report after a thorough investigation.
A Wizz Air passenger flight from London to Sofia was forced to divert to Budapest after staff received a bomb threat, and Hungarian Gripen fighter jets were scrambled to escort the aircraft in a show of military readiness, the Defense Ministry said.
The flight, an ordinary commercial service, was en route at the time of the alert, prompting the Budapest air traffic control to re‑route the airplane to the capital’s primary runway for safety inspection.
Hungarian Defense Minister Romulusz Ruszin‑Szendi confirmed the incident on Monday, saying the fighter jets were dispatched immediately to ensure the passengers and crew were protected while authorities investigated the threat.
Officials said the threat was taken seriously, but no explosive device was found on the plane and no security breaches were reported, and the aircraft landed safely at Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport.
The incident comes amid heightened security concerns over international flights, with authorities reinforcing screening methods and coordination between civil and military agencies.
Passengers will be rebooked to their original destinations after a thorough check, officials added, and the line of rescue, medical and security teams stood ready for any emergencies.
The Security Force will publish a detailed report on the incident later this week as part of the ongoing investigation.
