Hungarian fighter jet escorts passenger plane bound for Bulgaria after mid-air bomb threat
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Monday, November 2, 2026 at 5:47 PM · 1 min read
A Wizz Air flight from London to Sofia, Bulgaria, was diverted to Budapest on Monday after a bomb threat, and Hungary sent a fighter jet to escort the plane.