What Happened When a Bomb Alert Turned Out to Be a Prank
On October 25th, a flight bound for Warsaw skated into Bucharest’s runway. Everyone was on edge—bomb threats don’t happen every day, especially on a low‑cost Wizz Air trip from Georgia. Thankfully, the emergency landing was only a false alarm.
Key Details at a Glance
- Origin: Kutaisi, Georgia
- Destination: Warsaw, Poland
- Emergency landing time: 13:20 GMT (≈ 9:20 PM Singapore Time)
- Passengers on board: 173
- ET departure from Bucharest: 18:20 GMT after a quick rundown of all cargo
How It All Started
The alarm was triggered at Kutaisi Airport by a woman who handed over all the facts: the alert was real in her eyes but the aircraft & crew stayed calm. Wizz Air’s spokesman later confirmed that the alert was flagged by the airport’s security system, but future checks found nothing dangerous.
What the Airline and Airport Did
- Immediate passenger evacuation once the plane touched down.
- Full airport sweep and luggage check before allowing the plane to roll out for Warsaw.
- Passengers were kept informed throughout the process, with calming communications from flight attendants.
Takeaway
Even a false bomb threat can make a routine flight a high‑stakes drama. But thanks to sharp airport security and the quick response of the crew, everyone made it to Warsaw happy and safe—just a little extra adrenaline in the mix.
