Kumar Bahukhandi
Vistara flight from Frankfurt to Mumbai received a security threat on social media on Thursday October 17 .
Vistara flight UK 028 landed safely at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai after all the authorities were informed, said Vistara spokesperson.
The passengers were embarked and the aircraft was taken to the isolation bay.
“Vistara flight UK 028 operating from Frankfurt to Mumbai on 16 October 2024 was subject to a security threat received on social media. As per protocol, all relevant authorities were immediately informed. The aircraft safely landed at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai and was taken to the isolation bay where all customers were disembarked,” said Vistara spokesperson.
Earlier on Wednesday October 16 , IndiGo, Akasa Air and SpiceJet received a bomb threat.
On Wednesday October 16 morning, an IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Delhi was diverted to Ahmedabad after receiving a bomb threat, which later turned out to be a hoax.
Akasa Air flight QP 1335 from Delhi to Bengaluru carrying 174 passengers including 3 infants and 7 crew members received a security alert and was diverted to Delhi. Spicejet also received a bomb threat for two flights on their X handle.
( Source : D C )
