DELHI- A bomb scare on an Air India (AI) flight from Delhi (DEL) to Vadodara (BDQ) caused some panic among passengers on Wednesday (May 15, 2024). A note found on a tissue paper in the flight’s lavatory mentioned the word “bomb.”
The incident was reported around 7:30 pm, and flight AI819 operated by Airbus A321 was thoroughly searched. Fortunately, nothing suspicious was found.
Air India Bomb Threat
An official informed PTI that the aircraft was ready for take-off when a crew member noticed the tissue paper.
The Central Industrial Security Force and Delhi Police were immediately informed, and passengers were asked to deboard. Passengers were later flown to Vadodara on a different flight.
In a statement, Air India said, “A specific security alert was detected on Air India flight AI819, scheduled to operate from Delhi to Vadodara on May 15, 2024, just before departure. All passengers were safely deboarded according to protocol, and the aircraft was moved to a remote bay for mandatory checks by security agencies.”
“Our ground team worked hard to minimize the inconvenience caused to our guests by this unexpected disruption,” the airline added.
“Air India is committed to prioritizing the safety and security of its passengers and crew. This morning, passengers were flown to Vadodara on a special flight,” the statement concluded.
Similar Incident
Recently, two women faced consequences for making bomb-related jokes on a Vistara (UK) flight from Delhi (DEL) to Mumbai (BOM). According to TOI, their comments led to their removal from the flight and subsequent detention by security personnel.
This incident caused a two-hour delay and triggered panic among other passengers. The unsettling event occurred on Vistara’s Delhi-Mumbai flight (UK975) on March 29.
Sources report that while onboard the aircraft, a passenger was informed via phone call about his father suffering a stroke in Delhi. He sought permission to disembark, prompting the initiation of necessary baggage reconciliation procedures. Vistara security personnel then instructed passengers to identify their cabin bags in the overhead bins.
During this process, a female passenger made a jesting remark to airline security, questioning the need for bag checks and insinuating the presence of a bomb on the plane.
Despite the officer’s polite request to refrain from such remarks, the two women traveling together persisted with similar jokes, even engaging them during a video call and ultimately crew took action against them.
Stay tuned with us. Further, follow us on social media for the latest updates.
Also Read: US Airlines, Including American, United, Delta, and Southwest, want you to Dress Properly – Aviation A2Z
Join us on Telegram Group for the Latest Aviation Updates. Subsequently, follow us on Google News.
A Bomb Threat Grounded British Airways London-Bound Flight in Bermuda
The post Air India Delhi to Vadodara Flight Reported ‘Bomb’ Note in Toilet appeared first on Aviation A2Z.