At least 30 flights to or from India were targeted on single day.
This Saturday, October 19 2024, Vistara flight #UK27 from Mumbai to Frankfurt declared an emergency. Akasa Air flight from Mumbai to Siliguri also declared an emergency. Same for SpiceJet #SG116 and Vistara #UK624 to Mumbai.
At least 30 flights were targeted today by security threats in India or from India.
So far this week, more than 70 flights operated by Indian airlines have received bomb threats, and most of them turned out to be hoaxes.
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) officials on Saturday held a meeting with representatives of airlines.
“Indian skies are absolutely safe. The current protocol (to deal with the situation) is robust and is being strictly followed. We reassure passengers that they should fly without any fear,” BCAS Director General Zulfiquar Hasan said.