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Gripen jet escorts Wizz Air flight after bomb threatThe London Luton–Sofia service landed safely at Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport after diversion.
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- The London Luton–Sofia flight was diverted to Budapest after a bomb threat was received during the flight.
- Defence Minister Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi confirmed that a Hungarian Gripen escorted the aircraft to Budapest.
- Wizz Air said authorities checked the aircraft and passengers, and that it was cooperating with them.
- The Gripen returned to its base in Kecskemét; Ruszin-Szendi said police took further measures after landing.
“Our soldiers have once again proven that they can be deployed immediately if necessary and are able to guarantee the security of Hungary’s airspace.”— Hungarian Defence Minister Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi wrote this in a Facebook post after the incident.
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