Bomb Threats Disrupt IndiGo And Vistara Flights: Full List Of Affected Routes And Safety Actions

10 flights each from IndiGo and Vistara Airlines received bomb threats on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.

The threats, reported via social media, prompted immediate action from the airlines and relevant authorities.

A spokesperson for Vistara confirmed the threats, stating, "We confirm that a few of Vistara's flights operating on October 21, 2024, received security threats on social media. We immediately alerted the relevant authorities and are following all security procedures as directed by them. At Vistara, the safety and security of our customers, crew, and aircraft are of utmost importance."

List of IndiGo Flights Affected

The following IndiGo flights were reportedly threatened:

• 6E-63: Delhi to Jeddah
• 6E-12: Istanbul to Delhi
• 6E-83: Delhi to Dammam
• 6E-65: Kozhikode to Jeddah
• 6E-67: Hyderabad to Jeddah
• 6E-77: Bengaluru to Jeddah
• 6E-18: Istanbul to Mumbai
• 6E-164: Mangaluru to Mumbai
• 6E-118: Lucknow to Pune
• 6E-75: Ahmedabad to Jeddah

On the previous day, 30 domestic and international flights operated by Indian airlines received similar bomb threats. Sources indicated that the flights of IndiGo, Vistara, and Air India were among those targeted.

An IndiGo spokesperson reported that four of its flights received security-related alerts on Monday, including:

• 6E-164: Mangaluru to Mumbai
• 6E-75: Ahmedabad to Jeddah
• 6E-67: Hyderabad to Jeddah
• 6E-118: Lucknow to Pune

Fortunately, all passengers on these flights were safely disembarked.

As authorities investigate these threats, both airlines remain committed to ensuring the safety and security of their operations and passengers.

Bomb Threats Disrupt Over 90 Flights in India

A surge of bomb threats targeting Indian airlines has created chaos, affecting over 90 flights in recent days. On October 20, six flights each from IndiGo, Vistara, and Akasa Air received fresh threats, including international routes.

IndiGo confirmed a bomb threat for flight 6E 58 from Jeddah to Mumbai and several others, emphasizing their commitment to passenger safety. Akasa Air reported threats on six of its flights, activating their Emergency Response team to handle the situation and inform regulatory authorities. Vistara also reported security threats on six flights, including routes to Frankfurt and Singapore.

This alarming trend follows more than 30 flights receiving threats over the weekend, predominantly through social media, prompting intense scrutiny from security agencies. One incident involved a bomb threat note found in an aircraft lavatory.

In response to these incidents, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) convened a meeting with airline representatives to discuss security measures. The civil aviation ministry plans to enforce strict regulations against hoax threats, including adding offenders to a no-fly list. As the situation develops, the safety of passengers remains a top priority amid ongoing investigations into these threats.