Wizz Air confirms bomb threat on Milan-Warsaw flight

A Wizz Air Airbus A321 has landed at Vienna Airport after being diverted from its original destination of Warsaw following a bomb threat received during the flight.

The aircraft took off from Milan Malpensa Silvio Berlusconi Airport at 7:00 a.m. and was heading to Warsaw before being redirected to the Austrian capital, CE Report quotes ANSA.

Wizz Air confirmed the incident in a statement:

"Wizz Air confirms that today's Milan Malpensa–Warsaw flight (W4 6387) was diverted to Vienna following a bomb threat received during the flight. The diversion was carried out in accordance with established safety protocols and procedures, with the protection of passengers and crew being the top priority," the Hungarian airline said.

"Wizz Air is fully cooperating with the relevant authorities and is taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety of everyone on board. The safety and security of our passengers and crew members remain our absolute priority," the statement concluded.

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