Indian Airlines Reported 728 Hoax Bomb Threats in 2024, Government Confirms

The Civil Aviation Security implemented strict protocols as 13 arrests were made in connection with the threats.

• Domestic carriers were the primary targets, accounting for 714 out of 728 hoax bomb threats last year.
• IndiGo received the highest number of threats among domestic airlines with 216 calls, followed by Air India and Vistara.
• Foreign airlines received 14 threats, with Emirates and Air Arabia being the most affected among international carriers.
• The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security has mandated a Bomb Threat Contingency Plan (BTCP) to address and assess such incidents.
• Authorities arrested 13 individuals in 2024 in connection with these hoax bomb threats, highlighting ongoing security challenges.

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