Air India’s Birmingham-Delhi Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Riyadh After Bomb Threat

With ongoing news of Air India flight incidents, a similar case turned up on the news.  A journey that turned into a nerve-wracking ride on Saturday night for Air India passengers. A routine Air India flight took an unexpected turn when a bomb threat came through mid-air. Air India’s Birmingham- Delhi flight took a events of turn upon a mid-air bomb threat occurred. 

Air India Flight Diverts To Riyadh, Lands Safely After Bomb Scare

Around 8:26 pm, Flight AI114 took off from Birmingham with passengers. But halfway into the trip, a bomb threat came in and safety became the top priority for the airline’s crew.

Without any further delay, the pilots decided to divert the plane to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Thankfully, the aircraft touched down safely in the Saudi capital, with zero casualties reported.

Saudi authorities approached the members on the Air India flight immediately once the plane landed. Security teams were quickly deployed to inspect the aircraft and ensure everything was safe and working. 

Saudi authorities moved in quickly to secure the area and carry out thorough safety checks on the plane. Security teams thoroughly searched the aircraft from top to bottom. After careful checks, they confirmed there was no threat, putting everyone’s worries to rest.

Air India expressed regret for the stressful disruption and delay.The airline’s ground team didn’t miss a beat. They quickly stepped in to assist, offering passengers meals, hotel stays, and all the basics to keep them comfortable while fresh travel plans were put together.

Tighter Safety Checks Already In Place

This incident comes shortly after Air India rolled out tougher safety measures across its operations. These steps followed a tragic accident involving another Air India flight in Ahmedabad earlier this month.

The airline, now under the Tata Group, has reduced some daily flights to focus entirely on safety and technical checks. Air India teams have also stepped up their safety checks before every flight to keep risks at bay.

At the same time, airline officials have admitted they’re facing a few headaches. With restricted airspace in parts of the Middle East, curfews at airports across Europe and Asia, and packed skies, flight delays and cancellations have become more common than anyone would like.

Also Read: Air India Trims Long-Haul Flights To North America, Europe & Australia Till July 15; Check Routes Here

The Good News? All Passengers Are Safe

The good news is that all passengers from the affected flight are safe. The airline, along with local Saudi authorities, is working to ensure everyone reaches their destination soon. Families have been kept informed with regular updates.

Cover Image Courtesy: Air India/X