Wizz CEO Seeks Europe-Wide Response to Hoax Threats

Wizz Air CEO József Váradi urged Europe to create a coordinated security framework and a body responsible for responding to hybrid threats, after hoax bomb alerts disrupted travel and other services across the continent. More than 50 flights were reportedly targeted, including 14 Wizz Air flights; two of the airline’s planes were diverted, and some other aircraft were escorted by military jets. Váradi said national sovereignty has impeded a unified response, while airport representatives also called for clearer responsibilities and faster intelligence-sharing. The sender and origin of the threats remain unknown, and claims that the incidents are part of a Russia-linked campaign have not been established; Moscow has denied involvement.