Ten days after the Air India AI717 from Ahmedabad to Gatwick London, the next flight from Birmingham to Delhi on June was a bomb, the aircraft spokesman said.
After receiving the threat, the flight was subsequently diverted to Riyadh, where he safely landed and completed security checks. However, no explosive material was found during the inspection.
All passengers were deprived of and they were provided with accommodation at the hotel. Meanwhile, the airline said alternative measures to fly passengers to their destinations are carried out.
AI spokesman said Riyadh was selected as a diversion point due to its proximity and availability of emergency manipulation devices.
All passengers are expected to take the next flight to Delhi over the next 24 hours.
Here’s the Air India statement:
“The Air India and Air India Express operate more than 1100 flights a day and fly over 150,000 passengers.
As announced, Air India voluntarily performed increased security checks before the flight and temporary reduction in services to maintain its obligation to safe operations. This improves stability and minimizes the last minute inconvenience for passengers.
Despite all efforts, however, due to foreign factors, such as the closure of the Airspace in the Middle East, a night ban on several airports in Europe and East Asia, air traffic overload, unforeseen operational problems, some flights delay or cancel. In the case of planned delay or cancellation, we will announce in advance the passengers to reduce the inconvenience, but sometimes some challenges lead to the last minute disruption.
Flight AI114 from Birmingham to Delhi 21. All passengers were released and accommodation at the hotel is provided. The comfort caused by our passengers because of this unforeseen disturbance is sincerely regretted. Alternative measures are taken to fly passengers to their goals. ”
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