On Sunday, more than 20 flights operated by major Indian airlines, including IndiGo, Vistara, Air India, and Akasa Air, were targeted with bomb threats, sparking immediate security responses. Among the affected flights were international services, including IndiGo’s 6E87 flight from Kozhikode to Dammam and 6E58 from Jeddah to Mumbai. Other routes, such as those from Delhi to Istanbul and Mumbai to Istanbul, were also affected.
Vistara similarly received threats for six of its flights, including UK25 from Delhi to Frankfurt, UK106 from Singapore to Mumbai, and UK146 from Bali to Delhi. The airline confirmed that relevant authorities had been alerted and security protocols were being rigorously followed. Akasa Air also faced similar threats, with its emergency response teams closely coordinating with local security and regulatory bodies to ensure safety.
Although sources indicated that Air India was another target, no official statement was made by the airline. Notably, this surge in threats follows a pattern seen earlier in the week, where over 90 flights faced similar warnings, most of which were later determined to be hoaxes. Despite this, airlines have continued to take every precaution to protect passengers and crew, closely following security procedures and keeping authorities informed.
Several bomb threats have disrupted Indian airline operations, affecting over 20 flights across major carriers such as IndiGo, Vistara, Air India, and Akasa Air on Sunday. Among the most notable flights was IndiGo’s Kozhikode-Dammam service, alongside other international routes like Jeddah to Mumbai and Delhi to Istanbul. Vistara also experienced multiple threats on flights operating between Delhi, Frankfurt, Singapore, and Bali. While Akasa Air confirmed security alerts for some of its flights, Air India has yet to officially comment, though sources indicated six of its flights were also affected.
This recent wave of threats follows a worrying trend, with over 90 similar incidents reported earlier in the week. Most of these were hoaxes, but airlines and authorities have been taking no chances, immediately implementing stringent security measures and closely monitoring the situation. Emergency response teams remain in constant communication with security agencies, ensuring the safety of passengers and crew. Despite the high number of false alarms, the aviation sector continues to treat every threat seriously, reinforcing safety protocols in light of the ongoing security challenges.
