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  • 85 Flights From Akash, Indigo, Air India And Vistara Receive Fresh Bomb Threats After Series Of Hoax Calls |

    Around 85 flights, including those of Akasa Air, Air India, Indigo, and Vistara, have received bomb threats in the past week. The threats have caused major disruptions, with over 260 Indian flights affected by social media posts, all of which were later confirmed as hoaxes. Among the impacted flights, Akasa Air alone saw 25 of its planes receive such threats, followed by 20 flights each of Air India, Indigo, and Vistara.

    In light of these threats, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu addressed the growing issue, stating, “The ministry is looking for serious solutions to curb the menace,” as fake bomb threats continue to cause inconvenience to passengers and financial losses to airlines.

    One of the recent hoaxes involved an Akasa Air flight from Bhubaneswar to Bengaluru. A bomb threat was received before the flight’s departure from Bhubaneswar airport. Authorities immediately swung into action, and the aircraft was thoroughly searched in line with the Bomb Threat Contingency Plan (BTCP). After a thorough investigation, no explosives were found, and the flight was cleared for take-off.

    Akasa Air confirmed that six of its flights affected by these threats on October 24, 2024, landed safely. A spokesperson for Akasa Air said, “Some of our flights operating on October 24 have received security alerts today. The Akasa Air Emergency Response teams are monitoring the situation and are in touch with security and regulatory authorities. We are following all safety and security procedures in coordination with local authorities, and our teams on the ground are prepared to assist passengers to ensure their safety and comfort.”

    The repeated hoaxes have strained resources and caused delays, but authorities and airlines are working closely to ensure safety remains the top priority. All procedures laid out in the BTCP are being followed strictly, and the Bomb Threat Assessment Committee is reviewing each threat in detail.

  • Vistara’s Delhi-London Flight Diverted To Frankfurt After Bomb Scare |

    New Delhi: A London-bound Vistara flight from Delhi was diverted to Frankfurt on Friday following a bomb threat.

    In a statement early Saturday morning, an airline spokesperson said the flight landed safely at the Frankfurt airport and mandatory checks are being conducted. The flight will continue to its destination once cleared by the security agencies.

    “Vistara flight UK17 operating from Delhi to London on October 18, 2024 received a security threat on social media. In line with the protocol, all relevant authorities were immediately informed and as a precautionary measure, the pilots decided to divert the flight to Frankfurt,” the spokesperson said.

    According to an official in the know, the flight had received a bomb threat.

    Meanwhile, Akasa Air said its flight QP 1366 scheduled to fly from Bengaluru to Mumbai on Friday received a security alert shortly before departure.

    “Hence as per safety and security procedures, all passengers had to be deplaned as the local authorities followed necessary procedures. We request your understanding as our team on ground did everything possible to reduce inconvenience,” the airline said in a post on X.

    In the past few days, nearly 40 flights operated by the Indian carriers have received bomb threats which later turned out to be hoaxes.

    The Civil Aviation Ministry plans to put in place strict norms to prevent incidents of hoax bomb threats to airlines, including placing the perpetrators in the no-fly list.

  • Vistara Announces In-Flight WiFi: Know How Much You Will Have To Pay For Using WhatsApp, Facebook And Video Streaming? |

    New Delhi: Vistara has offered 20 minutes of complimentary Wi-Fi internet connectivity on its international flights. The complimentary Wi-Fi access enables customers to stay connected and is ideal for those who wish to purchase extended Wi-Fi plans using Indian credit or debit cards. The service allows customers to receive one-time passwords via email, facilitating the purchase of extended in-flight Wi-Fi services during the active session.  

    Vistara’s internet connectivity plan for international flights includes a free chat facility for all Club Vistara members, regardless of tier or cabin, throughout the flight. For non-members, unlimited messaging on apps like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger costs Rs 372.74 plus GST. To surf the internet onboard, the airline charges Rs 1577.54 plus GST, which includes embedded audio and video streaming for social media and web content. For Rs 2707.04 plus GST, customers receive unlimited data, enabling all streaming protocols.

    It is important to note that these services are available on flights operated by its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and Airbus A321neo aircraft, across all cabin classes, claims the company.

     Vistara, a joint venture between the Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, is the first Indian airline to offer this feature.

    “At Vistara, we are committed to constantly enhancing the experience of our customers. We are, yet again, delighted to lead the way and become the first Indian airline to offer complimentary Wi-Fi on international flights across all cabins. We are confident that customers will appreciate this value addition that aims to make their Vistara journey more convenient, productive, and seamless,” said Deepak Rajawat, Chief Commercial Officer, Vistara. (With Inputs From ANI)