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Wizz Air flight from Luton to Sofia diverted to Budapest after threat
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**No new details are given in the added coverage.** The report continues to say that a Wizz Air flight from London to Sofia diverted to Budapest on Monday after a bomb threat was reported during the journey. A Hungarian Gripen fighter jet escorted the aircraft, which landed safely and was checked by authorities.
The Airbus A321 departed London Luton shortly after 8.30am and turned towards Hungary over Bosnia and Herzegovina. Hungary’s defence minister said the fighter jet was deployed within minutes, while police carried out additional measures after the landing. Wizz Air said it was co-operating with authorities and that passenger and crew safety was its highest priority.
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In short
- Wizz Air flight diverted to Budapest after a bomb threat.
- A Hungarian fighter jet escorted it to a safe landing.
- Authorities checked the aircraft and passengers.
How this story developed
- 27 minutes ago Wizz Air said authorities inspected the aircraft and passengers at Budapest airport, where police also carried out additional security measures.
- 34 minutes ago A Wizz Air Airbus A321 flying from London Luton to Sofia diverted to Budapest on Monday after a bomb threat was reported, with a Hungarian Gripen escorting it to a safe landing.
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Only here: london, emergency, landing, bomb
Right-leaning outlets 1
Only here: luton, sofia, diverted, budapest
Every side used: wizz, flight, threat
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Explained simply
Wizz Air is a low-cost airline based in Hungary that operates flights across Europe. London Luton is one of the airports serving the London area, while Sofia is Bulgaria’s capital.
When a possible security threat is reported on a flight, the crew and authorities may change its route and arrange checks after landing. Hungary’s air force operates Gripen fighter jets, which can be sent to monitor or escort aircraft in its airspace. These measures involve the airline, airport and national authorities, whose checks are intended to establish whether there is a risk to passengers and crew.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Fighter jet escorts Wizz Air flight from London after bomb threat as plane makes emergency landing”.