IndiGo Airlines is grappling with consecutive security threats, the latest targeting a Delhi-Pune service. Flight 6E 2608 received a bomb threat note upon arrival at Pune on January 22, but landed safely with all aboard unharmed.
Spokesperson updates confirmed the post-landing alert triggered immediate protocol activation. Authorities were looped in, passengers deplaned securely, and the aircraft received comprehensive anti-terror checks—no threats materialized.
Just days prior, another IndiGo jet, 6E-6650 bound for Bagdogra, endured a mid-flight hoax leading to Lucknow diversion. Touching down at 9:17 AM with 222 passengers, 8 infants, and crew, a handwritten ‘Bomb in plane’ tissue note was recovered from inside.
Lucknow Commissionerate police managed the response flawlessly: isolation, evacuation, and inspection. Nothing suspicious found, yet the incident halted operations briefly, highlighting hoax impacts on schedules and psyches.
These events signal a disturbing uptick in aviation false alarms, taxing security apparatus. IndiGo emphasizes its safety-first ethos, collaborating with CISF and intelligence for preemptive measures. Travelers, often families, endure the stress, but laud professional responses.
Broader implications loom for India’s aviation sector, with calls for AI-driven threat screening and harsher fines. As investigations deepen, capturing hoaxers is paramount to safeguard skies. IndiGo reassures: vigilance unbroken, flights continue seamlessly.