An Air India flight traveling from New Delhi to Chicago had to make an emergency landing at Canada’s Iqaluit Airport due to a bomb threat that was posted on social media. The airline stated that flight AI127 was diverted as a precautionary measure and that both the aircraft and passengers are being re-screened following security protocols. Air India has activated agencies at the airport to assist the passengers until they can continue their journey.
This incident occurred after a series of recent threats against Air India and other local airlines. Although all previous threats were determined to be false, the airline is taking every threat seriously and apologizes for any inconvenience caused to passengers. Air India is working with authorities to identify those responsible for the threats and may take legal action to recover damages.
Reports indicate that the flight departed from New Delhi at 3:00 am (IST) and was supposed to arrive in Canada at 7:00 am (US time). This situation comes right after another Air India flight from Mumbai to New York was redirected to Delhi due to a bomb threat, which was later deemed not credible after a thorough inspection.
Air India reassures the public that safety and security are their top priorities, and they are committed to ensuring that passengers are kept safe from any potential threats. The airline is cooperating fully with authorities to hold the perpetrators accountable and to prevent any further disruptions to air travel. Passengers’ safety and well-being remain the airline’s primary concern during these challenging times.
