Akasa Air flight QP 1335, carrying 174 passengers, including 3 infants and 7 crew members from Delhi to Bengaluru, received a bomb threat on Wednesday, October 16. After receiving a security alert from airlines and Nagpur airport authorities, the flight made a safe emergency landing at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI).
The flight which departed from the National Capital, was directed to return to IGI airport. The emergency was declared around 1:15 PM and the aircraft safely returned to the airport.
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In response, Akasa Air's Emergency Response teams are closely monitoring the situation and have advised the pilot to return to Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi as a precautionary measure. The captain is adhering to all necessary emergency protocols to ensure a safe landing, with an estimated arrival time of 14:00 hrs. Akasa Air continues to coordinate with local authorities and will provide regular updates.