Air India Flight Diverted After Bomb Threat
A Delhi-Chicago Air India flight was diverted to Iqaluit Airport in Canada following an online bomb threat on October 15, 2024.
A Delhi-Chicago Air India flight was diverted to Iqaluit Airport in Canada following an online bomb threat on October 15, 2024.
As a precautionary measure, Flight AI127 landed at Iqaluit Airport. The aircraft and passengers are being re-screened according to security protocols.
Air India has activated agencies at the airport to assist passengers until their journey can resume. The airline is taking all necessary precautions.
This incident is part of a concerning trend. In recent days, multiple flights have received bomb threats, raising safety concerns for air travel.
On Monday, another Air India flight from Mumbai to New York was diverted to Delhi due to a bomb threat. No suspicious items were found after inspection.
Air India acknowledged that it and other local airlines have been subject to multiple threats recently, all of which were found to be hoaxes.
Despite the hoaxes, Air India emphasizes that all threats are taken seriously. The airline regrets any inconvenience caused to customers.
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