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LOT A320 Hijack Alert Triggers Israeli, Bulgarian Fighter Escort

7/1/2026

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An unintended hijacking transponder activation forced a LOT Polish Airlines Airbus A320 to be escorted by Israeli and Bulgarian fighter jets to Burgas.
The flight left Warsaw at 11:35 a.m., circled off Cyprus, and landed in Burgas at 5:13 p.m. after the alert was cancelled.
Israeli Defense Forces scrambled two jets, restored contact and found no security incident.
Bulgarian police screened passengers while the airline apologized and advised travelers to follow local guidance.

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An unintended hijacking transponder activation forced a LOT Polish Airlines Airbus A320 to be escorted by Israeli and Bulgarian fighter jets to Burgas.
The flight left Warsaw at 11:35 a.m., circled off Cyprus, and landed in Burgas at 5:13 p.m. after the alert was cancelled.
Israeli Defense Forces scrambled two jets, restored contact and found no security incident.
Bulgarian police screened passengers while the airline apologized and advised travelers to follow local guidance.