hoax bomb threats are hurting air travel in India
100 bomb threats this week: Amid hoax call menace, here's how an airline's operation is impacted in case of a bomb threat
Although all these calls were hoaxes, passengers had to face immense hardships and airport security infrastructure was under immense stress.
How hoax bomb threats are hurting air travel in India
A dramatic and unprecedented surge in hoax bomb threats targeting Indian airlines is wreaking havoc on flight schedules, diverting planes and causing widespread disruptions.
India’s aviation safety body says ‘skies absolutely safe’ after 70 fake bomb threats disrupt air travel
Even though the threats turned out to be hoaxes and all flights landed safely, planes were still diverted to Canada and Germany
Bomb hoax threats to Indian airlines spark chaos
More than 70 fake bomb threats have been made against flights operated by multiple Indian airlines this week, Indian media reported Sunday, sparking fear among passengers and global delays.The global impact of delays and diversions has been heavy on airline schedules and costs.
Bomb hoaxes: How fake threats are costing airlines crores
This Madurai to Singapore flight was in the air for an hour more because of a hoax bomb threat. India received over 100 bomb hoaxes in just one week. If you compare this to 120 hoax alerts received between 2014 and 2017, this year’s surge has been sensational. But can you imagine how much these bomb hoaxes cost? Read More
Centre to stamp out hoax bomb threats to airlines
Government exploring solutions to ban hoax bomb threat culprits from flying, addressing security concerns in aviation sector.
India Seeks To Bolster Law After Airline Bomb Hoax Threats
India's aviation minister said Monday he wanted to tighten laws after more than 90 fake bomb threats against Indian airlines in the past week triggered travel chaos and terror.
Breaking News: Major Alert Issued Over Bomb Threats on Indian Airlines
There has been a major development regarding bomb threats targeting Indian airlines. According to sources, the Ministry of Home Affairs convened a high-level meeting to address the situation. The Director General (DG) reviewed detailed reports about the recent threat calls.
What happens when a flight receives bomb threat? Know airlines' security protocol
Over the past week, dozens of flights got bomb threat calls, with all of them eventually turnout out to be hoaxes.
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