Bomb Threat Kerala Airport: Full Emergency Declared on Air India Flight, Passengers Evacuated 2024 updates
Full Emergency Declared at Thiruvananthapuram Airport
Bomb Threat Kerala Airport: On Thursday morning, Thiruvananthapuram Airport in Kerala was placed on high alert after a bomb threat was reported on an Air India flight traveling from Mumbai. The situation led to the declaration of a full emergency at the airport, causing significant disruption and concern among passengers and authorities.
The Incident: Bomb Threat on Air India Flight AI657
The incident involved Air India flight AI657, which was en route from Mumbai to Thiruvananthapuram with 135 passengers on board. The threat was reported while the flight was still airborne, prompting immediate security measures upon its arrival. The aircraft was directed to an isolation bay, a standard procedure in cases of potential security threats, to prevent any risk to other airport operations.
Emergency Response: Evacuation and Security Checks
After the flight landed safely at around 8 am, all passengers and crew were swiftly evacuated from the plane. The aircraft was then subjected to thorough security checks by the airport’s security agencies. These checks are a mandatory protocol in response to bomb threats, ensuring that the aircraft and surrounding areas are safe before any further action is taken.
Resolution: Emergency Status Withdrawn
Following the intensive security sweep, officials declared the situation under control and withdrew the emergency status at approximately 12:10 pm. However, the exact nature of the threat—whether it was a genuine risk or a hoax—has not yet been confirmed by airport authorities.
Statement from Air India
An Air India spokesperson provided an official statement on the matter, saying, “A specific security alert was detected on Air India flight AI657 during cruise from Mumbai to Thiruvananthapuram on August 22. The flight has landed safely in Thiruvananthapuram and has been parked in a remote bay for the mandatory checks by security agencies. All passengers and crew disembarked safely.”
