- Over 25 flights from Air India, IndiGo, Akasa Air, and others disrupted due to bomb threats.
- Affected airlines include IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air, SpiceJet, and Air Asia.
- Security agencies are investigating, but no suspicious items have been found so far.
A series of bomb threats caused major disruptions across multiple Indian airlines, affecting over 25 flights on October 19. IndiGo was hit the hardest, with threats targeting both international and domestic routes, including flights from Mumbai and Delhi to Istanbul.
The situation has triggered coordinated efforts between the airlines and security authorities, who are following protocol to ensure passenger safety.
Bomb Threats Force Indian Airlines to Ground Over 25 Flights
Bomb threats led to significant disruptions across several Indian airlines, grounding more than 25 flights. IndiGo was particularly impacted, with five international flights and a domestic route from Jodhpur to Delhi forced to halt operations. Passengers were evacuated from these flights as authorities followed strict security protocols.
Air India faced a similar scenario, with five of its flights targeted. Although the airline has yet to officially confirm the extent of the disruptions, sources revealed that operations were paused for precautionary checks. Akasa Air, while not disclosing exact figures, confirmed its flights also received security alerts.
SpiceJet and Air Asia, two more major carriers, reported similar security scares on October 19, leading to additional delays. Fortunately, no bombs or suspicious objects were found on any of the flights following thorough investigations by the relevant authorities.
The incident is part of a larger worrying trend of security-related alerts across Indian airlines. An Air India Express flight from Dubai to Jaipur also faced a bomb threat earlier in the day, making an emergency landing at Jaipur International Airport. Thankfully, nothing unusual was discovered, and the situation remains under review.
This surge in bomb threats is raising serious concerns over aviation security in India. Although all affected passengers were safely evacuated and no bombs were found, the ongoing investigations highlight the need for enhanced safety measures across the industry.
“Ensuring the safety and security of our customers and crew remains paramount in all facets of our operations,”
