Key Takeaways
- Wizz Air flight W95301 was escorted by Israeli fighter jets.
- Passengers received threatening messages on board.
- No injuries or damage were reported.
- Investigations found no actual threat.
Israeli Fighter Jets Escort Wizz Air Flight After Security Alert
Wizz Air UK Flight Escorted by Israeli F-16s Amid Suspicious Behavior Report
Israeli fighter jets escorted Wizz Air UK flight W95301 after receiving reports of suspicious behavior on board. The incident occurred on February 8, 2026, as the aircraft approached Israeli airspace. According to N12 News, passengers received threatening messages perceived as alarming. Investigators continue to examine how these messages reached passengers. After landing safely at Ben-Gurion Airport, security personnel screened all passengers and found no actual threat. AeroTime reports.
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