Wizz Air flight diverts to Budapest after bomb threat

A Wizz Air flight from London to Sofia diverted to Budapest on November 2 after receiving a bomb threat in flight, landing safely as Hungarian authorities began security checks. The airline said the Airbus A321neo was diverted to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport under security procedures. Wizz Air said the aircraft landed safely and was taken to a designated stand, where authorities inspected the plane and passengers. The company said it was cooperating with authorities and that passenger and crew safety remained its priority. Hungarian Defence Minister Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi said a Gripen fighter jet was deployed within minutes to escort the passenger plane. He said police took additional measures after it landed. The jet returned to its base in Kecskemét, according to the minister. The aircraft landed at 12:08 p.m. local time, according to a report citing Hungarian publication Index. Reports said emergency personnel were positioned at the airport. Runway two was temporarily closed while authorities dealt with the incident, and other arriving and departing flights used the airport’s other runway. The flight had departed London Luton Airport and was bound for Sofia,...