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Just a day before Naidu's announcement, as many as 25 flights operated by major Indian airlines received bomb threats. One message, sent anonymously to IndiGo via X (formerly Twitter), claimed that 12 bombers were on board multiple flights.

This is not the first time Pannun has made such threats. He issued a similar warning around the same time last year, urging people not to travel on Air India. His latest threat comes amid growing concerns about security, as several airlines in India have received hoax bomb threats in recent months.

Amid a surge in hoax threats targeting commercial flights, the Indian government has announced its intention to place individuals responsible for these threats on the no-fly list.

The first incident involved Air India flight AI119, which was en route from Mumbai to New York's JFK Airport. Early in the morning, following a security alert, the flight was diverted to New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport.

This incident comes to light just days after another bomb scare involving a Vistara flight from London to New Delhi on October 9. In that case, a piece of paper with a message about a bomb was found in one of the lavatories, triggering an alert among the authorities.

In a heartfelt tribute to Tata Group patriarch Ratan Tata, Air India, Air India Express, and Vistara are making inflight announcements today, honoring the visionary leader who held aviation close to his heart.

Ratan Tata's influence extends far beyond corporate boardrooms; he was also known for his deep passion for sports, particularly cricket.

Bollywood actress Tillotama Shome expressed dissatisfaction with a long delay on her Air India journey to London. She slammed the airline's communication and accountability, impacting several customers, including patients needing immediate medical attention.

Air India has come under fire after an Indian-American businessman expressed outrage over what he described as an appalling first-class flight experience.

In a significant development for the Indian aviation sector, Vistara, India's premier full-service airline, is set to merge with Air India on November 12, 2024.