Hoax bomb threats plague India's airlines
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.
Unseen Turbulence: Handling Bomb Threats to Indian Airlines
Top aviation security officials met India's Union Home Secretary to discuss persistent bomb threats to airlines, causing flight disruptions. Bureau of Civil Aviation Security and Central Industrial Security Force leaders outlined security measures.
Fake Bomb Threats Cause Panic And Disruption In Indian Airlines
( MENAFN - Khaama Press) Indian media reported that over the past eight days, the country's airlines have received more than 70 fake bomb threats. These threats led to some flights being canceled, others rerouted, and several international flights escorted by fighter jets.
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.
Indian airlines plagued by hoax bomb threats – Know what security protocols kick in when a flight gets a bomb threat notification
Safety and security are of utmost importance in aviation, which is why even seemingly non-credible threats from anonymous or unverified social media accounts can significantly disrupt flight operations.
Hoax bomb threats continue, 24 more Indian airlines receive messages on Sunday
A day after the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) held a meeting with the representatives of airlines, as many as 24 flights of Indian airlines received bomb threats on Sunday. Reportedly, flights of IndiGo, Vistara, Air India, Air India Express and Akasa Air received the threats.
Fake bomb 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 on Sunday (Oct 20), sparking global delays and fear among passeng
Hoax bomb threats spark panic for Indian airlines
At least 10 Indian flights received hoax bomb threats over the past 48 hours, leading to long delays and diversions. On Tuesday, Singapore's Air Force sent two fighter jets to escort an Air India Express plane away from populated areas following a bomb threat.
Hoax bomb threats plague India’s airlines – with 30 in 1 day
An anonymous account on the X platform was reportedly behind bomb threats to at least 40 flights. India has threatened ‘very strict action’.
20+ flights hit on 6th straight day of bomb hoax threats
For six consecutive days, Indian airlines have faced numerous bomb hoax threats, affecting nearly 90 flights. Major hubs like Mumbai and New Delhi were significantly disrupted. The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security is urging strict adherence to protocols.
36 Indian flights, including those operating from Mumbai, receive bomb threats
A wave of bomb threats to airlines from India continued on Sunday, October 20. A total of 36 flights, including seven carrying Mumbai passengers, received the threats on Sunday, officials said. The 36 flights get bomb threats from an unverified X handle.
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