A dramatic and unprecedented surge in hoax bomb threats targeting Indian airlines is wreaking havoc on flight schedules, diverting planes and causing widespread disruptions.

( MENAFN - Khaama Press) Indian media reported that over the past eight days, the country's airlines have received more than 70 fake bomb threats. These threats led to some flights being canceled, others rerouted, and several international flights escorted by fighter jets.

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.The global impact of delays and diversions has been heavy on airline schedules and costs.

Government plans legislative actions to combat bomb threats to airlines, including placing perpetrators on no-fly list.

Safety and security are of utmost importance in aviation, which is why even seemingly non-credible threats from anonymous or unverified social media accounts can significantly disrupt flight operations.

Over 20 Indian airline flights, including IndiGo, Vistara, Air India, and Akasa Air, received bomb threats on Sunday, prompting immediate security measures.

Several Indian airlines, including IndiGo, Vistara, Akasa Air, and Air India, received bomb threats affecting 24 flights, many of which turned out to be hoaxes. Authorities initiated security protocols,

More than 70 fake bomb threats have been made against flights operated by multiple Indian airlines this week, Indian media reported on Sunday (Oct 20), sparking global delays and fear among passeng

An anonymous account on the X platform was reportedly behind bomb threats to at least 40 flights. India has threatened ‘very strict action’.

For six consecutive days, Indian airlines have faced numerous bomb hoax threats, affecting nearly 90 flights. Major hubs like Mumbai and New Delhi were significantly disrupted. The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security is urging strict adherence to protocols.