hoax bomb threats are causing global flight chaos
India says 'enough' after fake bomb threats against almost 100 flights
India vowed to punish those responsible for hoax bomb threats that have disrupted dozens of flights and caused airlines huge financial losses.
How hoax bomb threats are causing global flight chaos
Indian airlines have been targeted with more than 100 hoax bomb threats in the last week, affecting the global aviation network both across the country and beyond its shores. The threats, mostly made via the social media platform X (formerly Twitter),
Flight bomb threats: BTAC protocols tweaked in wake of hoax bomb threats to airlines
BTAC protocols in India have been modified to address a surge of random online bomb threats against airlines. Enhanced security measures, including specific frisking procedures and revised indicators for threat assessment,
6 Indian airlines flights declare emergencies amid spate of fake bomb threats
Six flights from India declared emergencies within 30 minutes of each other. It comes as fake bomb threats are causing disruptions, diversions and delays for scores of flights on Indian airlines.
Bomb threats to Indian airlines: Which carrier has received the most hoax calls?
Hoax bomb threats continue to disrupt the aviation sector, grounding planes and unnerving passengers. Around 30 domestic and international flights operated by Indian airlines received bomb threats on Monday night,
Hoax bomb threats to flights: These social media handles causing losses worth crores | EXCLUSIVE
The flights for which bomb threats have been received include IndiGo, Vistara, Akasa and Air India. In the last 9 days, bomb threats have been received by more than 150 flights operated by Indian airlines.
India bringing in a new law to curb the menace of hoax bomb threat calls disrupting airlines flying
The Indian government is working on a new law to punish those spreading the menace of hoax bomb threat calls, which disrupt the flight schedules of airlines and cause massive inconvenience to thousands of passengers.
India Grapples With Surge in Hoax Bomb Threats Against Airlines
Although it's unclear what exactly it is that's sparked this recent increase, most of the threats appear to be coming from anonymous accounts on social media.
Two more flights from Cial receive bomb threats
Two flights from Cochin International Airport received bomb threats via social media, prompting heightened security measures and police investigations. Recent incidents highlight growing concerns over air travel safety in India.
India plans to punish people making hoax bomb threats against flights
The Indian government is working on a new law to punish those spreading the menace of hoax bomb threat calls, which disrupt the flight schedules of airlines and cause massive inconvenience to thousand
How hoax bomb threats are hurting air travel in India
A dramatic and unprecedented surge in hoax bomb threats targeting Indian airlines is wreaking havoc on flight schedules, diverting planes and causing widespread disruptions. A video posted on social media last week showed passengers draped in woollens,
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