Panic gripped passengers aboard an IndiGo flight from Jeddah to Hyderabad after the airline received a bomb threat referencing a “1984 Madras Airport-style blast.”
The flight was immediately diverted to Mumbai early on Friday, where thorough security checks were conducted before the aircraft was cleared for onward travel.
“A 1984 Madras Airport-style blast”
In a statement, IndiGo Airlines confirmed that flight 6E 68, operating between Jeddah and Hyderabad, was diverted following the security alert.
Author's summary: IndiGo flight diverted due to bomb hoax.