IndiGo Lucknow-Bengaluru flight gets bomb threat, passengers safe
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New Delhi: An IndiGo flight from Lucknow to Bengaluru received a bomb threat while on its final approach to Kempegowda International Airport on Wednesday, prompting authorities to activate emergency security protocols.
The threat was conveyed to the crew of flight 6E231 shortly before landing, according to sources close to the development.
The aircraft landed safely at the Bengaluru airport, and all passengers were deboarded safely with the assistance of ground staff. The bomb threat was later found to be a hoax.
Security agencies and airport officials were alerted following the threat, and a comprehensive inspection of the aircraft was launched.
As part of standard operating procedures, security personnel carried out a thorough search of the plane, including the cabin, baggage compartments and other sections of the aircraft.
Earlier this month, IndiGo's website faced a technical disruption that left several passengers unable to book flights, complete web check-ins or access certain online services. Several users also reported difficulties logging into the airline's mobile application.
The airline acknowledged the issue through a service advisory, stating that it was experiencing intermittent problems with its core reservation platform. IndiGo said the disruption could make it difficult for some customers to access its online services.
Meanwhile, shares of IndiGo settled largely flat on Wednesday at Rs 5,245, gaining 0.52 per cent on the NSE. The stock has touched a 52-week high of Rs 6,101.50 and a 52-week low of Rs 3,895.20 on the exchange. Over the past year, the stock has declined by more than 10 per cent.
With IANS inputs