hoax bomb threats are hurting air travel in India
Fake bomb threats disrupt travel for scores of flights on Indian airlines
Bomb threats are causing disruptions, diversions and delays for scores of flights on multiple Indian airlines. Indian authorities said they were looking to increase punishments for perpetrators.
100 bomb threats this week: Amid hoax call menace, here's how an airline's operation is impacted in case of a bomb threat
Although all these calls were hoaxes, passengers had to face immense hardships and airport security infrastructure was under immense stress.
How hoax bomb threats are hurting air travel in India
A dramatic and unprecedented surge in hoax bomb threats targeting Indian airlines is wreaking havoc on flight schedules, diverting planes and causing widespread disruptions.
India’s aviation safety body says ‘skies absolutely safe’ after 70 fake bomb threats disrupt air travel
Even though the threats turned out to be hoaxes and all flights landed safely, planes were still diverted to Canada and Germany
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India needs legislative muscle to tackle the spate of hoax bomb threats to airlines
The fact that authorities are still scrambling to identify the culprits is an embarrassment for the Indian law enforcement machinery, which does not augur well for the fast-growing Indian aviation industry.
Bomb hoax threats to Indian airlines spark chaos
More than 70 fake bomb threats have been made against flights operated by multiple Indian airlines this week, Indian media reported Sunday, sparking fear among passengers and global delays.The global impact of delays and diversions has been heavy on airline schedules and costs.
Bomb hoaxes: How fake threats are costing airlines crores
This Madurai to Singapore flight was in the air for an hour more because of a hoax bomb threat. India received over 100 bomb hoaxes in just one week. If you compare this to 120 hoax alerts received between 2014 and 2017, this year’s surge has been sensational. But can you imagine how much these bomb hoaxes cost? Read More
Bomb Threats Disrupt Indian Skies: What You Need to Know
Several Indian airlines, including IndiGo, Vistara, Akasa Air, and Air India, received bomb threats affecting 24 flights, many of which turned out to be hoaxes. Authorities initiated security protocols,
What’s behind the 70 bomb threats that disrupted air travel in India?
Bomb scares have thrown Indian aviation into turmoil by forcing emergency diversions, landings, and evacuations of flights
Centre to stamp out hoax bomb threats to airlines
Government exploring solutions to ban hoax bomb threat culprits from flying, addressing security concerns in aviation sector.
India Seeks To Bolster Law After Airline Bomb Hoax Threats
India's aviation minister said Monday he wanted to tighten laws after more than 90 fake bomb threats against Indian airlines in the past week triggered travel chaos and terror.
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Hoax bomb threats: Civil aviation ministry recommends minimum 5-year jail term for those found guilty
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Bomb hoax on Indian flights: Who is Adam Lanza, behind whom Twitter handle linked to threats is named?
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