(TheRedAlertNews.com) – Bomb threats and security scares targeting a major global airline have set off alarm bells, highlighting severe security risks in international aviation.
See extra information about specific affected flights in the tweets below!
Threats targeting Air India and other Indian carriers have escalated, adversely affecting flight operations.
In recent weeks, over 410 flights faced hoax bomb threats, creating widespread panic.
Many threats emerged via social media platforms, where anonymous users projected these alarming messages.
This disruption stems from irresponsible social media threats and actual security breaches.
With airlines incurring financial burdens and passengers left in uncertainty, the need for sweeping action is glaring.
Authorities have taken swift action, collaborating with social media platforms to curb misinformation, The Mirror reports.
The Indian IT Ministry urged these platforms to remove dangerous content promptly.
Meanwhile, the Civil Aviation Ministry mulls over necessary measures to address these rampant hoax threats.
Mumbai police have already begun legal investigations against unidentified individuals communicating these threats.
“The safety and security of our passengers and crew is our top priority,” Air India has commented, cited by NDTV.
The frightening discovery of a live ammunition cartridge aboard an Air India flight exacerbates these concerns.
This incident, occurring on a Dubai to Delhi flight, forced the airline to file a First Information Report (FIR) under the Arms Act, emphasizing the urgent need for comprehensive security checks and adherence to international safety protocols.
Economically, these threats have burdened the aviation industry, already grappling with post-pandemic recovery challenges.
Frequent flight disruptions translate to significant operational costs and delayed passenger schedules.
To maintain confidence, airlines like Air India remain adamant about upholding rigorous security measures while working closely with Indian authorities.
“One ammunition cartridge was found in the pocket of a seat of our flight AI916 after it had landed from Dubai at Delhi on October 27, and all passengers had safely disembarked,” an Air India spokesperson said.
These developments urge a recalibration of how threats against national infrastructure are managed.
Miscreants continue the trend to disrupt flights in India and those operated by aircraft of Indian Registry, as we witness yet another incident involving an Air India Boeing 777-337(ER) plane (VT-ALM) that diverted to Iqaluit Airport (YFB/CYFB) in Canada due to security threat.… https://t.co/bSU1PhKgAK pic.twitter.com/vYx9tr2a8q
— FL360aero (@fl360aero) October 15, 2024
At least 32 Air India flights received bomb threats on Tuesday, reported Times Now. This followed a similar incident on Monday, where seven flights to and from Kolkata were targeted with bomb threats via social media.
At least seven flights of India-based carriers to and fro… pic.twitter.com/oHlFj2PC9X
— Mirror Now (@MirrorNow) October 29, 2024
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