TL:DR – Fighter Jets Intercept Wizz Air Flight from London Following Text Threat in UK
- Israeli fighter jets intercepted a Wizz Air flight from London to Tel Aviv over ‘threatening messages’.
- The incident occurred as the flight departed Luton towards Ben-Gurion Airport.
- A passenger reportedly changed a WiFi name to ‘terrorist’, causing alarm.
- The aircraft landed safely; security personnel conducted checks.
- Authorities confirmed that no actual threat existed, and the investigation continues.
- For secure travel, always check airline updates before departure.
Fighter jets intercept Wizz Air plane from London after ‘text message threat’ | News World
The Wizz Air jet was met by fighter jets (Credits: Getty Images)
### Wizz Air Flight Intercepted by Israeli Fighter Jets
Israeli fighter jets scrambled to intercept a Wizz Air flight from London to Tel Aviv after ‘threatening messages were sent to passengers’. The plane was flying from Luton to Ben-Gurion airport when the ‘security incident’ unfolded.
### Passenger Threats Raise Alarm
At least one passenger received an unusual message that raised fears about an attempt to harm the aircraft. The crew informed the control tower at Ben-Gurion Airport, and they sent fighter jets to escort the plane.
A ‘security incident’ unfolded after the plane took off from London Luton
### Safe Landing and Investigations
The Wizz Air plane landed safely in Israel before security personnel checked all passengers. N12 News reports that authorities believe a passenger changed a WiFi account name to ‘terrorist’ and sent threatening messages to other passengers. The incident remains under investigation.
The Airports Authority said: ‘Due to suspicion of suspicious behavior on the plane, security forces acted according to the procedures for such a case. The incident ended. The plane landed, and it was found that there was no actual incident.’