An Air India flight from Mumbai to New York returned to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport four hours after take-off after the crew received a threat. The threat was received when an AI119 aircraft was flying over Azerbaijan.
After landing at the CSMIA, the bomb-detection team and the police conducted a thorough search of the aircraft. According to sources, the threat is believed to be a hoax. The flight took off from Mumbai around 2 in the morning and returned to Mumbai around 10.30 am.
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Air India Spokesperson said, “A potential security threat was detected mid-flight on AI119 operating Mumbai-New York (JFK) today, 10 March 2025. After following the necessary protocols, the flight returned to Mumbai, in the interest of the safety and security of all on board. The flight landed safely back in Mumbai at 1025 Hrs (local time).
"The aircraft is undergoing mandatory checks by security agencies, and Air India is extending its full cooperation to the authorities. The flight has been rescheduled to operate at 0500 Hrs of 11 March 2025, and all passengers have been offered hotel accommodation, meals, and other assistance until then. Our colleagues on the ground are making sure to minimise the inconvenience caused to our passengers by this disruption. As always, Air India accords the highest priority to the safety of passengers and crew,” AI Spokesperson further added.