Bomb hoax threats to Indian airlines spark chaosNEW DELHI, India — More than 70 fake bomb threats have been made against flights operated by multiple Indian airlines this week, Indian media reported Sunday, sparking fear among passengers and global delays. At least one person -- a minor -- has been arrested in India, but the threats have continued. A report in The Indian Express said that an anonymous account on X, formerly Twitter, was suspended after posting bomb threats to at least 40 flights on Friday and Saturday. On the same day, Singapore scrambled fighter jets to escort an Air India Express plane. On Thursday, British RAF fighter jets escorted an Air India Boeing 777-300 after a threat was made against the plane, which landed safely in London.

Source: Philippine Star October 20, 2024 11:37 UTC