The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) is actively monitoring the situation and authorities are working to confirm the authenticity of the threats.
New Delhi: Three international flights two operated by Indigo and one by Air India received false security threats causing disruptions in outbound international flight operations as checks were initiated for all three aircraft. One Indigo flight has been cleared to continue its journey while the other two are still undergoing security inspections.
According to the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) all three planes received bomb threats. One Indigo flight has been authorized to take off. The other two will receive clearance shortly the BCAS.
The first incident involved Air India flight AI119 which was scheduled to fly from Mumbai to New York JFK Airport. Following a security alert the flight was urgently diverted to New Delhi Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport early in the morning. Passengers and crew were evacuated safely and the aircraft was moved to a remote runway. A bomb squad and other security agencies quickly began a comprehensive inspection.
Flight AI-119 operating from Mumbai to J&K on October 14 received a specific security alert and was diverted to Delhi on the instructions of the government security regulatory committee. All passengers have disembarked and are currently at the Delhi airport terminal an Air India spokesperson confirmed.
Authorities are investigating the nature of the threat and Air India is working closely with security personnel to determine the next steps. No further updates have been provided by the airline at this time.
Simultaneously two Indigo flights originating from Mumbai were also affected. Flight 6E-1275 bound for Muscat and Flight 6E-56 heading to Jeddah received security threats prompting immediate action by the airline. According to an IndiGo spokesperson both aircraft were moved to isolated bays at Mumbai Airport following standard operating procedures.
“As per protocol, the aircraft were taken to an isolated bay, and mandatory security checks were promptly initiated,” the spokesperson said.
The second affected IndiGo flight, 6E56, heading to Jeddah, followed the same protocol. The airline reiterated that safety remains its top priority, and all measures are being taken to ensure the security of passengers and crew.
