In a concerning development, Air India flight AI 379 from Phuket, Thailand to New Delhi, India, made an emergency landing following a bomb threat received onboard on Friday. The aircraft, which departed Phuket International Airport at 9:30 AM, was forced to return after circling the Andaman Sea, according to data from flight tracker Flightradar24.
Airports of Thailand (AOT) confirmed that 156 passengers were safely evacuated from the aircraft as part of emergency procedures. Authorities have not disclosed further details regarding the nature of the bomb threat.
Reuters reports that, "an Air India flight from Thailand's Phuket to India's capital New Delhi received a bomb threat on Friday and made an emergency landing on the island, airport authorities said." pic.twitter.com/iMwR2DOTci
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This incident comes just a day after another troubling event involving Air India. On Thursday, an Air India plane crashed during a domestic training flight. Preliminary reports suggest mechanical issues, but a full investigation is underway.
The back-to-back aviation incidents have raised questions about safety protocols and aircraft maintenance standards. Passengers and aviation authorities remain on high alert as both matters are being investigated by relevant agencies in India and Thailand.
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