IndiGo Flights to Muscat and Jeddah Receive Bomb Threats

Two IndiGo flights departing from Mumbai to the Middle East faced bomb threats on Monday, shortly after a similar scare on an Air India flight

Two IndiGo flights departing from Mumbai to the Middle East faced bomb threats on Monday, shortly after a similar scare on an Air India flight. Sources reveal that both Indigo flights, one heading to Muscat and another to Jeddah, received the bomb threats in the early morning. The airport’s security teams were immediately notified, and the affected aircraft were relocated to an isolation bay as a precaution. The flights in question were identified as IndiGo flight 6E 1275, bound for Muscat, and flight 6E 56, scheduled for Jeddah. Airport authorities quickly initiated standard security protocols, including a thorough inspection of the planes. The airline swiftly addressed the situation, providing passengers with refreshments and other assistance during the delay.

An official spokesperson for IndiGo confirmed the incident, explaining that all necessary security checks were undertaken without delay and that the safety of the passengers was their priority. Although the bomb scare caused a disruption, the airline apologized for the inconvenience and emphasized its commitment to safety. This incident follows closely on the heels of a bomb scare involving Air India, putting Mumbai’s aviation security on high alert. No further information regarding the nature of the threat or its source has been released, and investigations are ongoing to determine the threat’s credibility.