Indian airlines plagued by hoax bomb threats – Know what security protocols kick in when a flight gets a bomb threat notification?
Safety and security are of utmost importance in aviation, which is why even seemingly non-credible threats from anonymous or unverified social media accounts can significantly disrupt flight operations.
11 Flights Get Bomb Threats In 24 Hours, 50 Hoax Calls This Week
Three flights received bomb threats in less than 24 hours, adding to a long list of hoax calls airlines have received this week, triggering an unprecedented security scare.
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An Air India flight made an emergency landing this morning in Nunavut following a security threat posted online. RCMP say Air India Flight 127 was en route from New Delhi
Another bomb scare: Air India express from Dubai to Jaipur receives hoax threat
An Air India Express flight from Dubai to Jaipur received a bomb threat but nothing suspicious was found after landing. This incident follows a hoax call that diverted a Delhi-London Vistara flight to Frankfurt.
Bomb hoax threats to Indian airlines spark chaos
More than 70 fake bomb threats have been made against flights operated by multiple Indian airlines this week, Indian media reported Sunday, sparking fear among passengers and global delays.The global impact of delays and diversions has been heavy on airline schedules and costs.
Air India Passengers Delayed by Hoax Bomb Threat in New York
Air India passengers arriving in New York from Mumbai on Saturday were delayed by a hoax bomb threat, adding to a string of false alarms the carrier has received this month.
Bomb threats continue to disrupt Indian airlines, 24 flights affected today
Over 20 Indian airline flights, including IndiGo, Vistara, Air India, and Akasa Air, received bomb threats on Sunday, prompting immediate security measures.
Hoax call menace: Over 20 flights receive bomb threats today; IndiGo, Vistara, Akasa Air receive most calls
The latest series of hoax calls comes a day after the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) met with airline CEOs on October 19 after multiple flights received at least 70 hoax bomb threats in the past week.
Hoax bomb threat to flights: IndiGo, Vistara, and Air India each had six flights subjected to bomb threats.
More than 20 flights operated by Indian airlines received bomb threats on Sunday (October 20), according to a PTI report. IndiGo, Vistara, Air India, and Akasa Air were among the
India: IndiGo, Vistara flights receive bomb threats; over 70 hoax calls reported so far
"We are cognisant of a situation involving flight 6E 58 operating from Jeddah to Mumbai. The safety and security of our passengers and crew is our highest priority, and we are working closely with the relevant authorities and taking all necessary precautions as per the guidelines,
Bomb threats or hoaxes? Over 20 Indian flights targeted in one day
On Sunday, more than 20 flights operated by IndiGo, Vistara, Air India, and Akasa Air, including international routes, received bomb threats. Vistara confirmed threats for six of its flights, while other airlines,
More Flights Receive Bomb Threats, Emergency Landing Protocols Activated
More flights receive bomb threats, emergency landing protocols activated This is a breaking news story. Details will be added ...
Bomb threat: Emergency declared on two Hyderabad flights; passengers deboard safely
Two flights from Hyderabad to Delhi and Chandigarh declare emergency due to bomb threats, passengers safely disembarked.
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High-Level Aviation Meeting After Surge in Bomb Threats
The Ministry of Civil Aviation convenes an emergency meeting in response to over 10 bomb threats received within 24 hours.
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Mumbai-Howrah Mail Bomb Threat: No suspicious objects found
In response to the alarming notification, the Mumbai-Howrah Mail train (12809) was halted at Jalgaon station for a thorough ...
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Ukraine's Embassy in Vienna suspends work due to a bomb threat
Ukraine’s Embassy in Vienna has received a notification about an alleged bomb threat, forcing it to suspend normal operation ...
Air India issues notification, reschedules Mumbai-NY flight on October 15
After the bomb scare threat received to the Mumbai-New York Air India flight earlier in the day The Air India spokesperson on ...
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Unfounded bomb threat evacuates apartment complex for the elderly and disabled
(WSMV) - A bomb threat caused the evacuation of an apartment complex in South Nashville, according to Metro Nashville police. MNPD said they received notification of a threat to Vine Hill ...
Vistara Flight from London to Delhi Receives Bomb Threat; Passengers Disembark Safely
A Vistara flight from London to Delhi received a bomb threat, later confirmed as a hoax. All passengers disembarked safely ...