A passenger plane heading to Sofia received a bomb threat, Hungarian Gripens escorted it to Ferihegy.

A Wizz Air flight from London to Sofia was diverted to Budapest due to a bomb threat, with Hungarian Gripen jets escorting it. The Hungarian Defense Minister announced that NATO's ALPHA alert was activated, leading to the quick deployment of Gripens to ensure the aircraft's safe landing. After the incident, police took over on the ground, and the Gripens returned to their base in Kecskemét. The minister emphasized the responsibility of military readiness in ensuring national airspace security.