A bomb threat on an Air India flight led to a full emergency at Thiruvananthapuram Airport. The aircraft landed safely, and an investigation is underway.
A full emergency was declared at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on Thursday due to a bomb threat on an Air India flight arriving from Mumbai. The aircraft, which was carrying 135 passengers, landed safely at approximately 8 am and was promptly directed to an isolation bay as a precautionary measure.
The alert was triggered when the pilot reported a bomb threat at 7:30 am as the plane was approaching the airport. In response to this alarming situation, the airport authorities declared a full emergency status at 7:36 am. Emergency protocols were swiftly activated to ensure the safety of all passengers and crew on board.
By 8:44 am, all passengers had been safely evacuated from the aircraft. The evacuation was executed efficiently and without incident, thanks to the coordinated efforts of airport and emergency personnel. Fortunately, the incident did not result in any injuries or impact on life, and regular airport operations resumed shortly after.
Authorities are currently investigating the origin of the bomb threat and gathering additional details. As of now, airport operations are reported to be uninterrupted, and there is no indication of any disruption to other flights or services at the airport.
The situation highlights the critical importance of emergency preparedness and the effective response measures taken by airport officials and emergency services to ensure passenger safety during such threats. Further updates on the investigation are anticipated as the situation unfolds.
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