Air India Flight Bomb Threat: Swift Measures Ensures Passenger Safety

Air India flight AI119 returned safely to Mumbai after a bomb threat mid-flight to New York. The airline ensured passenger safety, rescheduling the flight for the next day and providing accommodations. This incident follows another air-return of AI126 from Chicago to Delhi due to a technical issue.

On Monday, Air India encountered a security scare when its flight AI119, en route from Mumbai to New York, had to make an emergency return following a bomb threat. The aircraft landed safely at Mumbai airport at 10:25 AM local time, with Air India maintaining full cooperation with security agencies.

The spokesperson for Air India confirmed, 'An in-flight security threat was detected, prompting the necessary protocols to be carried through for everyone's safety. The affected flight has been rescheduled for 5:00 AM on March 11, 2025. Meanwhile, passengers are provided accommodations, meals, and assistance.'

In an unrelated event, another Air India flight, AI126 from Chicago to Delhi, returned to Chicago due to a technical issue on March 6, 2025. All passengers were disembarked safely and provided accommodations. Air India assured the public of their commitment to passenger safety and minimizing inconvenience.

(With inputs from agencies.)