Bomb threat forces London-Sofia flight diversion to Hungary

A Hungarian fighter jet intercepted a Wizz Air Airbus A321neo aircraft en route from London to Sofia, Bulgaria, following a bomb threat reported by passengers during the flight. The London-bound Wizz Air flight departed London Luton Airport at 8:33am on Monday and was scheduled to arrive at Sofia International Airport at approximately 1:25pm local time.

However, the diversion to Hungary took place, with the aircraft landing at Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport at 12:08pm, as reported by Sky News. Hungary's Defence Minister, Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi, confirmed that a Gripen fighter jet was deployed within minutes of the threat to ensure the safe landing of the aircraft. Wizz Air, in a statement obtained by PUNCH Online, confirmed the incident, stating that the threat was received while the aircraft was in flight.

The airline emphasized that the safety of passengers and crew was their top priority and that they were cooperating fully with authorities. Hungarian police carried out additional security measures following the aircraft's arrival at Budapest. However, the specifics of the threat, including its origin and whether any suspicious objects were found, remained undisclosed as of Monday afternoon.