Bomb Scare on Delhi-Varanasi IndiGo Flight; Dramatic Visuals as Passengers Evacuated Via Emergency Exits
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Bomb Scare on Delhi-Varanasi IndiGo Flight; Dramatic Visuals as Passengers Evacuated Via Emergency Exits

News 18  

A bomb threat was reported on a Delhi-Varanasi IndiGo flight, which was scheduled to take off at 5.35 am from the Delhi airport on Tuesday, but it was later found to be a hoax after a search of the aircraft. All the 176 passengers on the flight were safely evacuated onto the tarmac through emergency exits, while a quick response team reached the site and began a search, said police. #WATCH | Passengers of the IndiGo flight 6E2211 operating from Delhi to Varanasi were evacuated through the emergency door after a bomb threat was reported on the flight. https://t.co/el2q5jCatx pic.twitter.com/ahVc0MSiXz — ANI May 28, 2024 “At around 5 am, an information was received regarding a paper found in the lavatory of an IndiGo flight scheduled to depart for Varanasi, with the phrase “bomb @5.30″ written on it,” a senior police officer said. The spokesperson added: “All passengers were safely evacuated via the emergency exits.” Explore in-depth coverage of Lok Sabha Election 2024 Voter Turnout, Upcoming Phase, Results Date, Exit Poll And Much More At News18 Website

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Bomb threat to flights: 16 cases registered in Delhi likely to be transferred to NIA
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Bomb threat to flights: 16 cases registered in Delhi likely to be transferred to NIA

The Hindu  

At least 16 cases registered in connection with threats to flights of different airlines operating from Delhi are likely to be transferred to the National Investigation Agency, officials sources said on Friday. All these 16 cases were registered under the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against Safety of Civil Aviation Act with BNS sections and they needed deeper probe,” an official …

‘Lashkar-e-Taiba CEO’ threatens RBI helpline with bomb attack, probe on
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Lashkar-e-Taiba CEO’ threatens RBI helpline with bomb attack, probe on

Hindustan Times  

A bomb threat was made to the Reserve Bank of India helpline on Saturday, with the caller claiming to be the “CEO of Lashkar-e-Taiba.” Bomb squad team investigates after a bomb hoax call at a hospital in New Delhi on Tuesday. Mumbai Police has filed a case and is tracking the caller, as the bomb threat comes amid a rise …

Nagpur-Kolkata Indigo flight makes emergency landing in Raipur after bomb threat, one arrested
1 month, 1 week ago

Nagpur-Kolkata Indigo flight makes emergency landing in Raipur after bomb threat, one arrested

India TV News  

An IndiGo flight from Nagpur to Kolkata on Thursday made an emergency landing in Raipur after receiving a bomb threat which turned out to be a hoax, officials told news agency PTI. The flight with 187 passengers and six crew members onboard landed at the Swami Vivekananda Airport here sometime after 9 am following the threat, Raipur Senior Superintendent of …

Indigo flight makes emergency landing in Raipur after bomb threat, one arrested
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1 month, 1 week ago

Indigo flight makes emergency landing in Raipur after bomb threat, one arrested

India Today  

A Kolkata-bound IndiGo flight was forced to make an emergency landing at Raipur Airport on Thursday morning after it received a bomb threat, triggering fears among the passengers and crew. A flight from Nagpur to Kolkata was diverted after the airlines got the threat, according to Raipur’s Senior Superintendent of Police, Santosh Singh. All 187 passengers and six crew members …

Man claims to have bomb in plane at Kolkata airport, detained
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Man claims to have bomb in plane at Kolkata airport, detained

Live Mint  

A person has been detained by security agencies at Kolkata Airport following falsely claiming that there was a bomb on the plane. Earlier, seven flights operated by India-based carriers in Kolkata Airport received bomb threat messages through social media posts on Monday, reported PTI. "It was learnt around 2:45 pm that messages were posted on X handle 'I wanna slit …

Three Bomb Threats Strike Gorakhpur Airport in Two Hours
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Three Bomb Threats Strike Gorakhpur Airport in Two Hours

Hindustan Times  

Three bomb threats were reported at Gorakhpur airport in the span of two hours, prompting swift security responses. The airport has been heightened with intensified security measures to ensure passenger safety. The nature of the threats is not specified by authorities, but they have been assessed as non-specific by the Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC). Following these consecutive threats, airport …

Security Alerts on Several Akasa Air Flights
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Security Alerts on Several Akasa Air Flights

Deccan Chronicle  

Akasa Air has confirmed that some of their flights have received security alerts. The airline is monitoring the situation and is in touch with the security and regulatory authorities. They are following all safety and security procedures in coordination with local authorities and the Akasa Air teams on ground are prepared to assist passengers to ensure their safety and comfort.

Multiple Indian Flights Targeted in Bomb Threats
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Multiple Indian Flights Targeted in Bomb Threats

Deccan Chronicle  

More than 25 flights receive bomb threats on Friday in India. An IndiGo spokesperson said 7 of its flights got security-related alerts, while 6 flights each of IndiGo, Vistara and SpiceJet got the threats. More than 275 flights operated by the Indian carriers have received bomb threats in the past 12 days.

Bomb Threats Rock Indian Airlines, Disrupting Flights Across the Country
2 months ago

Bomb Threats Rock Indian Airlines, Disrupting Flights Across the Country

Deccan Chronicle  

Nearly 80 flights receive bomb threats in Hyderabad in the past 24 hours, with all the threats turned out to be fake. The estimated losses incurred by airlines due to the disruptions would be around `600 crore. The police have been investigating the threats and are working to identify the perpetrators.

Bomb Threats to Indian Airlines: A Wave of Security Incidents
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2 months ago

Bomb Threats to Indian Airlines: A Wave of Security Incidents

The Hindu  

As many as 30 flights received bomb threats on Monday night, with IndiGo, Vistara, and Air India being among the airlines affected, according to sources. The incidents resulted in security-related alerts for four IndiGo flights, with passengers safely disembarked. The government is planning legislative actions to deal with bomb threats to airlines, including placing perpetrators in the no-fly list and …

Fake Bomb Threats: 95 Flights Affected in a Week
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2 months ago

Fake Bomb Threats: 95 Flights Affected in a Week

India Today  

Over 150 flights received fake bomb threats in a week, with India being the worst affected country. The majority of the flights originated or were destined for Indian cities, with several airlines being targeted. Many flights received emergency alerts from air traffic control, indicating an emergency situation. The incidents highlight the importance of vigilance and security measures implemented by airlines …

Government Considering Amendments to Aviation Security Rules to Address Bomb Threats
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2 months ago

Government Considering Amendments to Aviation Security Rules to Address Bomb Threats

Hindustan Times  

Civil aviation minister K Rammohan Naidu announces plans to amend laws to address the growing number of bomb threats targeting airlines. The government is considering amendments to aviation security rules and the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against Safety of Civil Aviation Act, 1982, to strengthen measures.

What’s behind bomb threats that have disrupted 100 flights in India?
2 months ago

What’s behind bomb threats that have disrupted 100 flights in India?

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hoax bomb threats have disrupted nearly 100 flights in India over the past week and rattled …

Akasa Air Flight from Delhi to Hyderabad Among Six Targeted in Bomb Threat Scare
2 months ago

Akasa Air Flight from Delhi to Hyderabad Among Six Targeted in Bomb Threat Scare

The Hindu  

Akasa Air flight from Delhi to Hyderabad was one of six flights that received security alerts on Sunday. The flight landed safely, and airport teams worked with local authorities to manage the situation efficiently. The airline has confirmed that all six aircraft have been cleared for further operations.

Multiple Bomb Threats Targeting Indian Airlines, With 70% From a Single Account
2 months ago

Multiple Bomb Threats Targeting Indian Airlines, With 70% From a Single Account

Hindustan Times  

Nearly 70% of flight bomb threats this week were from a single anonymous account on X, an X-verified social media platform. The handle @adamlanza1111 posted threats to 46 domestic and international flights of Indian carriers in two days. The posts had an identical message: 'There are bombs onboard five of your planes…No one will make out alive. Hurry up and …

Airlines Under Siege as Bomb Threats Rock India's Skies
2 months ago

Airlines Under Siege as Bomb Threats Rock India's Skies

Hindustan Times  

Indian airlines have been hit hard by hoax bomb threats this week, with over 70 flights targeted. The threats, which have caused widespread disruptions and forced emergency procedures, have mostly turned out to be false alarms. However, they have left airlines and authorities scrambling to ensure passenger safety, while investigating the sources of the threats.

Bomb Threats Rock Indian Airlines, With 30 Flights Suspected of Being Hoaxes
2 months ago

Bomb Threats Rock Indian Airlines, With 30 Flights Suspected of Being Hoaxes

Deccan Chronicle  

More than 30 flights of Indian airlines have received bomb threats in the last few days. The sources said more than 30 flights, including domestic and international ones, operated by domestic airlines have received bomb threats through social media since Saturday morning. In at least one of the flights, a note was found in the lavatory saying there was a …

'Indian Skies Absolutely Safe': Aviation Safety Body's Chief Assures Passengers Amid Surge In Hoax Bomb Threats
2 months ago

'Indian Skies Absolutely Safe': Aviation Safety Body's Chief Assures Passengers Amid Surge In Hoax Bomb Threats

ABP News  

Amid a surge in hoax bomb threats targeting Indian airlines, officials from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security held a meeting with airline representatives at the agency's headquarters in Delhi on Saturday. During the discussion, airline officials raised concerns about the disruptions caused by these hoax bomb threats and highlighted potential security challenges during the busy festive season, which could …

IndiGo Flight from Hyderabad to Chandigarh Receives Bomb Threat, Lands Safely
2 months ago

IndiGo Flight from Hyderabad to Chandigarh Receives Bomb Threat, Lands Safely

Deccan Chronicle  

IndiGo flight from Hyderabad to Chandigarh received a security alert on Saturday. The aircraft was isolated following the landing and all passengers were safely disembarked. Five IndiGo flights including the Hyderabad to Chandigarh flight on Saturday received bomb threats, out of which three landed safely.

Bomb alert on Vistara flight: Another bomb threat prompts Delhi-London flight to land in Frankfurt
2 months ago

Bomb alert on Vistara flight: Another bomb threat prompts Delhi-London flight to land in Frankfurt

Live Mint  

Bomb alert on Vistara flight: Vistara flight UK17 from Delhi to London was diverted to Frankfurt due to a bomb threat received via social media. Bomb alert on Vistara flight: Another bomb threat on Tata SIA Airlines led to diversion of Delhi flight en-route London. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} The airlines in a post on X said, “Flight UK17 from Delhi to …

Terrifying moment Air India pilot calmly tells air traffic controllers: 'there is a suspected bomb on board' on his way to Heathrow RAF jets are scrambled
2 months, 1 week ago

Terrifying moment Air India pilot calmly tells air traffic controllers: 'there is a suspected bomb on board' on his way to Heathrow RAF jets are scrambled

Daily Mail  

This is the terrifying moment an Air India pilot calmly tells traffic controllers 'there is a suspect bomb on board' a flight into London. RAF typhoon fighter jets scrambled to meet flight AIC129 from Mumbai in the air as it made its way into Heathrow due to the active bomb threat alert. An Air India pilot has reported that there …

New York-bound flight with 239 passengers diverted after multiple bomb threats
2 months, 1 week ago

New York-bound flight with 239 passengers diverted after multiple bomb threats

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An Air India flight bound for New York was diverted soon after takeoff and evacuated following …

Vistara Sends Alternate Plane For Stranded Passengers In Turkiye After Bomb Threat On Mumbai-Frankfurt Flight
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Vistara Sends Alternate Plane For Stranded Passengers In Turkiye After Bomb Threat On Mumbai-Frankfurt Flight

ABP News  

Mumbai: Vistara on Saturday said it is dispatching an alternative aircraft along with a fresh set of crew to fly the passengers of its Mumbai-Frankfurt flight to their destination after it was diverted to Erzurum Airport in Turkey due to an alleged bomb threat on Friday. The substitute aircraft is expected to arrive at the Turkish airport by 12.25 and …

Suspected bomb threat turned out to be hoax on Air India Delhi-Vizag flight
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Suspected bomb threat turned out to be hoax on Air India Delhi-Vizag flight

Deccan Chronicle  

Vishakhapatnam: A suspected bomb-threat bomb threat on the Air India flight AI-471 travelling from Delhi to Vishakhapatnam turned out to be a hoax after the authorities received a call for the threat on Wednesday. As per information received by the Director of Visakhapatnam Airport, Raja Reddy, a suspected bomb-threat bomb threat was received by Air India station security in-charge for …

Mumbai-Thiruvananthapuram Air India flight makes emergency landing after bomb threat
4 months ago

Mumbai-Thiruvananthapuram Air India flight makes emergency landing after bomb threat

The Hindu  

An Air India flight from Mumbai with 135 passengers and crew onboard made an emergency landing at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport here on Thursday morning after a bomb threat to the aircraft. Following this, a full emergency was declared at the airport at 7.36 a.m., and the aircraft landed safely at the airport around 8 a.m. with fire tenders and …

Mumbai-Thiruvananthapuram Air India flight makes emergency landing after bomb scare
4 months ago

Mumbai-Thiruvananthapuram Air India flight makes emergency landing after bomb scare

The Hindu  

An Air India flight from Mumbai with 135 passengers and crew onboard made an emergency landing at the Thiruvananthapuram international airport here on Thursday morning after a bomb threat to the aircraft. The pilot then passed on the information to the Air Traffic Control unit in Thiruvananthapuram and requested an emergency landing. Following this, a full emergency was declared at …

Kerala man makes bomb threat after airline refuses to reschedule his flight
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Kerala man makes bomb threat after airline refuses to reschedule his flight

Hindustan Times  

A passenger on the Kochi - London Gatwick Air India flight was booked on Tuesday for issuing a bomb threat, which turned out to be a hoax, on the aircraft, officers familiar with the matter said. The flight was bound from Kochi to London An officer of the Nedumbassery police in Kochi said the accused, identified as Shuhaib, a resident …

Kochi passenger booked for hoax bomb threat in London-bound flight
6 months ago

Kochi passenger booked for hoax bomb threat in London-bound flight

The Hindu  

The Nedumbassery police booked a passenger headed to London on the charge of raising a bomb threat, which turned out to be a hoax, in the Air India flight he was to board from the Cochin international airport on June 25. The incident unfolded after Air India’s call centre in Mumbai received a bomb threat for the Air India flight …

Chennai-Mumbai IndiGo flight gets bomb threat hours after 41 airports get similar emails
6 months ago

Chennai-Mumbai IndiGo flight gets bomb threat hours after 41 airports get similar emails

India TV News  

A Chennai-Mumbai IndiGo flight on Tuesday received a bomb threat, said the airlines in a statement. "IndiGo flight 6E 5149, operating from Chennai to Mumbai, had received a bomb threat. Earlier a few hours ago, forty-one airports, including in Varanasi, Chennai, Patna and Jaipur, received bomb threat emails, prompting authorities to scramble contingency measures and carry out anti-sabotage checks that …

Chennai-Mumbai IndiGo flight, CSMIA, 60 hospitals get hoax bomb threat e-mails
6 months ago

Chennai-Mumbai IndiGo flight, CSMIA, 60 hospitals get hoax bomb threat e-mails

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: An IndiGo flight from Chennai to Mumbai landed at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport at 10.24 pm on Tuesday amidst a full emergency after receiving a bomb threat. “We are working with the security agencies and, post completion of all security checks, the aircraft will be positioned back in the terminal area.” The incident occurred on a day …

Akasa Air flight diverted to Ahmedabad due to bomb threat
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Akasa Air flight diverted to Ahmedabad due to bomb threat

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: A Mumbai-bound Akasa Air flight was diverted to Ahmedabad on Monday after it received a bomb threat, making it the third such instance in three days. HT Image The captain of the Delhi-Mumbai flight followed all required emergency procedures and landed safely at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 10:13am, Akasa Air said in a statement. “Akasa Air flight …

IndiGo flight from Chennai to Kolkata receives bomb threat, second such incident in the day
6 months, 3 weeks ago

IndiGo flight from Chennai to Kolkata receives bomb threat, second such incident in the day

India TV News  

An Indigo flight from Chennai to Kolkata received a bomb threat. The incident comes hours after an Akasa Air Delhi-Mumbai flight, with 186 passengers onboard, received bomb threat and had to be diverted to Ahmedabad today. Second such incident in the day Akasa Air Delhi-Mumbai flight, carrying 186 passengers, was diverted to Ahmedabad due to security reasons after it received …

Delhi-Mumbai Akasa Air flight diverted to Ahmedabad over bomb threat, third such incident in June
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi-Mumbai Akasa Air flight diverted to Ahmedabad over bomb threat, third such incident in June

India TV News  

Bomb threat: Akasa Air Delhi-Mumbai flight, carrying 186 passengers, was diverted to Ahmedabad due to security reasons after it received a bomb threat on board. According to the Akasa Air spokesperson after the bomb threat was received the Captain followed all required emergency procedures and landed safely at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 10:13 am. Akasa Air spokesperson said, …

Bomb Scare Forces Vistara Flight To Make Emergency Landing At Mumbai Airport, 2nd Such Incident In Just 3 Days
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Bomb Scare Forces Vistara Flight To Make Emergency Landing At Mumbai Airport, 2nd Such Incident In Just 3 Days

News 18  

A Mumbai-bound Vistara flight with 306 persons onboard from Paris received a bomb threat after which a full emergency was declared at the city airport before it arrived in the financial capital of the country. Vistara reported that its, “flight UK 024 from Paris’ Charles de Gualle airport to Mumbai received a handwritten note on an air sickness bag threatening …

Full emergency alert at Mumbai Airport after Vistara flight receives bomb threat
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Full emergency alert at Mumbai Airport after Vistara flight receives bomb threat

The Hindu  

A Mumbai-bound Vistara flight with 306 persons onboard from Paris received a bomb threat after which a full emergency was declared at the city airport prior to its arrival in Mumbai, a source said. Vistara on Sunday reported that its," flight UK 024 from Paris' Charles de Gualle airport to Mumbai received a handwritten note on an airsickness bag threatening …

Vistara Paris-Mumbai flight receives bomb threat, lands at airport amid emergency alert
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Vistara Paris-Mumbai flight receives bomb threat, lands at airport amid emergency alert

India TV News  

A Mumbai-bound Vistara flight, carrying 306 people onboard from Paris, received a bomb threat, after which a full emergency was declared at the city airport prior to its arrival in Mumbai, a source said. Vistara in a statement confirmed that "a security concern has been noted by our staff while onboard the airline's flight UK 024 operating from Paris to …

Srinagar Airport Operations Halted For An Hour After Bomb Threat
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Srinagar Airport Operations Halted For An Hour After Bomb Threat

News 18  

Flight operations at the Srinagar International Airport had to be halted for an hour on Friday after a bomb threat as the authorities took preventive measures, officials said. The Air Traffic Control at the Srinagar Airport received a bomb threat on an Air Vistara flight from New Delhi, prompting a response from the authorities, including the Central Industrial Security Force, …

IndiGo Flight Receives Second Bomb Threat In A Day, Passengers Evacuated Safely From Varanasi-Delhi Flight
6 months, 3 weeks ago

IndiGo Flight Receives Second Bomb Threat In A Day, Passengers Evacuated Safely From Varanasi-Delhi Flight

News 18  

In the second bomb threat received in the day on air, an IndiGo flight from Varanasi to Delhi received a threat on Saturday. “Upon landing in Delhi, the aircraft was taken to an isolation bay as per security agency guidelines and the crew followed all standard operating procedures,” the statement said. On Saturday, another IndiGo flight, with 172 persons on …

Chennai-Mumbai IndiGo flight lands in ‘full emergency’ after bomb threat; all 172 passengers disembark safely
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Chennai-Mumbai IndiGo flight lands in ‘full emergency’ after bomb threat; all 172 passengers disembark safely

The Hindu  

An IndiGo flight operating from Chennai to Mumbai with 172 persons on board landed in “full emergency” conditions in Mumbai on June 1 after it received a bomb threat, sources have said. On May 28, an IndiGo Varanasi flight from Delhi had received an alleged bomb threat. “Full emergency was declared for IndiGo flight 6E5314, operating on Chennai-Mumbai route on …

Chennai-Mumbai IndiGo flight receives bomb threat; makes emergency landing
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Chennai-Mumbai IndiGo flight receives bomb threat; makes emergency landing

Hindustan Times  

An IndiGo flight 6E 5314 from Chennai to Mumbai on Saturday made an emergency landing in Mumbai airport due to bomb threat. An Indigo flight 6E 5314 from Chennai to Mumbai made an emergency landing in Mumbai airport due to bomb threat. On May 28, passengers on board an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Varanasi had to be evacuated at …

IndiGo's Varanasi-Delhi flight receives bomb threat, passengers safely disembarked
6 months, 3 weeks ago

IndiGo's Varanasi-Delhi flight receives bomb threat, passengers safely disembarked

India TV News  

In yet another such incident, an IndiGo flight from Varanasi to Delhi received a bomb threat on Saturday and all passengers safely disembarked from the aircraft after landing at the Delhi airport. Earlier on May 28, an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Varanasi had received a bomb threat early morning. Mumbai-bound IndiGo flight receives bomb threat In a similar incident …

177 passengers, crew on Delhi-Srinagar Vistara flight evacuated after hoax bomb call
6 months, 3 weeks ago

177 passengers, crew on Delhi-Srinagar Vistara flight evacuated after hoax bomb call

Hindustan Times  

As many as 177 passengers and crew on a New Delhi-Srinagar Vistara airplane had to be evacuated after the Air Traffic Control at the Srinagar Airport received a bomb threat call. As soon as the plane landed, it was directed towards an isolation bay and authorities, including CISF, escorted the passengers and crew to a secure area while the forces …

Bomb scare on Vistara flight halts air traffic for two hours at Srinagar airport
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Bomb scare on Vistara flight halts air traffic for two hours at Srinagar airport

The Hindu  

Srinagar International Airport was put on high alert on Friday following a bomb threat call received about an aircraft heading from Delhi to Srinagar. Officials said the incident unfolded when the Air Traffic Control, Srinagar, received information about a “threatening call”. The flight operations at Srinagar airport were halted for over two hours following the bomb threat. “We confirm that …

Delhi-Srinagar Vistara flight with 177 passengers gets bomb threat, lands safely
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi-Srinagar Vistara flight with 177 passengers gets bomb threat, lands safely

Hindustan Times  

A Delhi-Srinagar Vistara flight with 177 passengers on board received a bomb threat mid-air prompting immediate action by the authorities. The flight landed safely at Srinagar and all passengers were safely de-boarded at the isolation bay. Flight no-UK-611 departed from Delhi and landed safely at Srinagar Airport at around 12 on Friday. "Travel update: Due to a runway closure at …

Day after bomb scare, crew of IndiGo flight de-rostered
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Day after bomb scare, crew of IndiGo flight de-rostered

Hindustan Times  

Civil aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation has suspended all four cabin crew on a Delhi-Varanasi IndiGo flight that was evacuated on May 28 minutes before take-off following a bomb hoax, officials said on Wednesday. However, due to deficiency observed regarding bags in hands during the evacuation process, the DGCA has taken the cabin crew off the roster, pending …

IndiGo pilot, crew violate safety norms during evacuation
6 months, 3 weeks ago

IndiGo pilot, crew violate safety norms during evacuation

The Hindu  

IndiGo will review why its pilot and cabin crew were seen flouting safety protocol alongside passengers during the May 28 emergency evacuation and carrying luggage while streaming down emergency slides following a bomb alert. An IndiGo pilot brought his flight bag along and a member of the crew could be seen walking on the apron with her stroller bag after …

Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport receives fresh hoax bomb threat, triggers panic
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport receives fresh hoax bomb threat, triggers panic

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport received a bomb threat on Wednesday morning, leading to panic among passengers inside the airport. The hoax bomb threats in Bengaluru have become a matter of concern as many such instances happened in recent times. Last week, three-star hotels in Bengaluru received a bomb threat, and later, police declared it a hoax call. On Tuesday, passengers …

Dramatic video shows IndiGo passenger walking on plane's wing after bomb hoax on Delhi-Varanasi flight
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Dramatic video shows IndiGo passenger walking on plane's wing after bomb hoax on Delhi-Varanasi flight

Hindustan Times  

Dramatic visuals showed an IndiGo pilot and a woman passenger sliding out of the aircraft after a bomb hoax forced an emergency evacuation of a flight from Delhi to Varanasi at the Delhi airport on Tuesday morning. Watch the viral video here: The bomb scare prompted authorities to evacuate all the staff and 176 passengers onboard and launch a search …

Bomb threat reported on IndiGo flight from Delhi to Varanasi, all 176 passengers evacuated
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Bomb threat reported on IndiGo flight from Delhi to Varanasi, all 176 passengers evacuated

The Hindu  

Panic gripped the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi when a Varanasi-bound flight received a bomb threat on Tuesday morning. In a video that went viral on social media, the pilot of the IndiGo flight was seen sliding out of the aircraft using the emergency slides. Police said that they had received information about a piece of paper found …

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