Surge in Bomb Threats Targets Multiple IndiGo and Akasa Airlines Flights

Airlines have been facing a surge in bomb threats recently. On Saturday, October 19, 2024, five IndiGo flights received bomb threats, along with five Akasa Airlines flights. IndiGo issued a statement acknowledging the situation regarding flight 6E 17 from Mumbai to Istanbul.

Passenger Safety is Top Priority

The company said, “The safety of our passengers and crew is our utmost priority, and we are working closely with the relevant authorities. We are taking all necessary precautions as per guidelines.” In a separate statement, IndiGo also confirmed awareness of a similar situation involving flight 6E 11, operating from Delhi to Istanbul. The airline reassured that the safety of passengers and crew remains its top priority, and it is cooperating fully with authorities. Since Monday, October 14, 2024, more than 70 flights have received bomb threats.

International Flights Targeted by Bomb Threats

Earlier, late on Friday night, bomb threats were issued to several international flights. An email threatened that Air India Express flight IX 196, with 189 passengers on board, had a bomb. The flight was safely landed at Jaipur International Airport at 1:20 AM. However, a thorough search of the aircraft found nothing suspicious.

Previously, three international flights also received bomb threats, which later turned out to be hoaxes. As a precaution, one flight was diverted to Frankfurt. A Vistara spokesperson mentioned that three flights departing from Delhi received security threats via social media on Friday, October 18, 2024. Authorities were immediately alerted, and all necessary protocols were followed.

Officials stated that the bomb threats targeted Vistara flights bound for London, Paris, and Hong Kong. These threats were later confirmed to be false alarms.