Fighter jet scrambled after Wizz Air flight from London diverted due to ‘bomb threat’

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Hungary’s defence minister, Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi, has confirmed that the flight was travelling from London to Sofia, Bulgaria’s capital, when it reportedly received the threat.

The defence minister added police have been carrying out additional measures following the landing.

After the bomb threat, a Hungarian fighter jet was deployed to escort the plane to Budapest, Hungary’s capital.

Map showing flight diversion route. Image credit: Flightradar24

Wizz Air release statement following the bomb threat

According to the airline, authorities are carrying out an inspection of the aircraft at Budapest's Liszt Ferenc airport.

Wizz Air added that the safety of passengers and crew “remains its top priority”.

A spokesperson for the airline said: “Wizz Air confirms that today's London Luton–Sofia flight was diverted to Budapest following a bomb threat received during the flight.”

“The aircraft diverted and landed safely at Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport in accordance with the relevant security protocols and procedures, before taxiing to a designated stand, where the relevant authorities carried out the necessary security checks on the aircraft and passengers.”

“Wizz Air is cooperating fully with the authorities. The safety of passengers and crew remains our highest priority.”