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Wizz Air A321neo diverted to Budapest after bomb threat, escorted by Hungarian Gripens

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A Wizz Air flight from London Luton to Sofia diverted to Budapest on Monday, 2 November, after a bomb threat was reported in flight. Hungarian Air Force Gripen fighters escorted the Airbus A321neo to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport, where it landed safely.

Discovered 2026-11-02T05:54:47.150102-08:00 | 2026-11-02T05:54:47.150102-08:00

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  • The diversion and fighter escort show how an in-flight security threat can prompt coordination between an airline, airport and national air force; the aircraft landed safely in Budapest.
  • The incident disrupted a London–Sofia service and involved an Airbus A321neo, underscoring the operational consequences of threat response for airline schedules and passengers.

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