On August 22, Air India flight AI657, en route from Mumbai to Thiruvananthapuram, encountered a specific security alert during its cruise. In response, the flight crew promptly executed all necessary security protocols, ensuring the safety and well-being of passengers was prioritized throughout the incident. The aircraft landed safely at Thiruvananthapuram Airport and was directed to a remote bay for thorough checks by security agencies. All passengers and crew disembarked without incident. Air India remains committed to the highest standards of safety and security, and we appreciate the cooperation and understanding of all passengers during this process. The airline’s top priority is always the safety and security of its passengers and crew, and we continue to work closely with relevant authorities to resolve the situation swiftly.

The Delhi Airport has received a bomb threat on a Varanasi-bound IndiGo flight on May 28. A tissue paper, with the word ‘bomb’ written on it, was found in the Indigo flight 6E2211 from lavatory at the airport. Soon after the authorities received info, the aircraft has been moved to an isolation bay for investigation. As per the Airport Official, the Aviation security and a bomb disposal team rushed to the spot to tackle any possible danger. All the passenger onboarding the IndiGo flight were evacuated through the emergency door. According to Delhi Fire Service, all passengers are safe and flight is being inspected. Post the completion of all security checks, the bomb threat turned out to be a hoax, informed a senior CISF official. Watch video for more.