A Mumbai-bound Akasa Air flight was diverted to Ahmedabad Airport in Gujarat on Monday due to security reasons. The flight QP 1719 from Delhi was carrying 186 passengers.
After receiving the bomb threat, the plane was diverted to Ahmedabad and it safely landed at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at around 10.13 am.
Watch: After receiving news of a bomb threat, the route of the Akasa Air flight from Delhi to Mumbai was changed, and it was diverted to Ahmedabad Airport in Gujarat. The flight and passengers’ luggage are being checked by the Dog Squad at Ahmedabad Airport. pic.twitter.com/m4vOIWmdgg— IANS (@ians_india) June 3, 2024
All passengers were evacuated at the airport. The flight and passengers’ luggage are being checked by the Dog Squad at Ahmedabad Airport.
“Akasa Air flight QP 1719, flying from Delhi to Mumbai on June 03, 2024, and carrying 186 passengers, 1 infant and six crew members on board, received a security alert on board,” an Akasa Air spokesperson said confirming the incident.
“As per prescribed safety and security procedures, the plane was diverted to Ahmedabad. The Captain followed all required emergency procedures and landed safely at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 10:13 hrs. All passengers have been deplaned. Akasa Air is following and supporting all safety and security protocols on the ground,” they added.
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