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Fighter Jets Intercept Wizz Air Flight Over WiFi Name 'Terrorist'

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A Wizz Air flight from Luton to Ben-Gurion Airport was intercepted by fighter jets after a passenger changed the WiFi name to 'terrorist'. This prompted a security alert due to reports of 'threatening messages' displayed on screens aboard the flight. Cabin crew notified Israeli security officials, leading to the deployment of military aircraft.

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2026-02-09

Fighter jets scrambled to intercept Wizz Air flight W95301

2026-02-09

Cabin crew alerted Israeli security about potential threat

2026-02-09

Passenger reportedly renamed WiFi to 'terrorist'

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Fighter Jets Intercept Wizz Air Flight Over WiFi Name 'Terrorist'

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