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Flight AI127 operating from Delhi to Chicago on October 15, 2024, was the subject of a security threat posted online and, as a precautionary measure, has landed at Iqaluit Airport in Canada,
Air India said in a statement Passengers are being ferried on a Canadian Air Force aircraft that has taken off from Iqaluit at 03:54 hrs UTC and is expected to land in Chicago at around 07:48 hrs UTC,
Air India said in a statement on Wednesday The police take security threats seriously and will not hesitate to take action against those who intentionally cause public alarm,
it said in an emailed statement Many thanks to the dedication and professionalism of our SAF and Home Team that keep us safe in our homes, even when threats exist around us,
Air India Express received an email that there was a bomb on board flight AXB684 that was bound for Singapore,
Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said in a Facebook post The safety and security of our passengers and crew is our highest priority, and we are working closely with the relevant authorities and taking all necessary precautions as per the guidelines."
IndiGo acknowledged the situation involving flight 6E 98 from Dammam to Lucknow, stating Two of our RSAF F-15SGs scrambled and escorted the plane away from populated areas, to finally land safely at Singapore Changi Airport at around 10:04 pm tonight."
Singapore's Defence Minister, Ng Eng Hen, shared the news on X, stating All the messages on Monday were declared a hoax after security and intelligence agencies as well as airline and airport operators carried out stipulated anti-terrorist security drills that are activated in case of bomb or hijack threats,
PTI quoted sources as stating Our Ground Based Air Defence systems and Explosive Ordnance Disposal team were also activated. Once on the ground, the plane was handed to the Airport Police,
Air India notes that it, and other local airlines, have been subject to a number of threats in recent days
The flight landed safely, and the aircraft will be released for operations following all mandated security procedures,
an Air India Express spokesperson told PTI As a responsible airline operator, all threats are taken seriously."
The plane is at the airport's isolation bay, and a security check is ongoing,
an airport official said, ... as per news agency PTI The aircraft and passengers are being re-screened as per the laid down security protocol. Air India has activated agencies at the airport to assist the passengers until such time that their journey can resume,