New Delhi, October 20: A total of twelve flights, six each from Vistara and Akasa Air, faced security threats on Sunday, prompting both airlines to activate emergency protocols. Officials confirmed that quick action was taken to ensure the safety of passengers and crew aboard the affected flights.
A Vistara spokesperson revealed that six of its flights, including UK25 (Delhi to Frankfurt), UK106 (Singapore to Mumbai), UK146 (Bali to Delhi), UK116 (Singapore to Delhi), UK110 (Singapore to Pune), and UK107 (Mumbai to Singapore), were impacted.
The spokesperson stated, "We confirm receiving security threats on social media for six Vistara flights operating on October 20, 2024." Immediate notification was given to relevant authorities, and security procedures were carried out as per their directives.
Similarly, Akasa Air reported receiving security alerts for six of its flights: QP 1102 (Ahmedabad to Mumbai), QP 1378 (Delhi to Goa), QP 1385 (Mumbai to Bagdogra), QP 1406 (Delhi to Hyderabad), QP 1519 (Kochi to Mumbai), and QP 1526 (Lucknow to Mumbai).
Both airlines emphasized their commitment to safety and security, ensuring passengers and crew remained protected throughout the incidents. Investigations are ongoing.
