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Airlines Face Big Losses as Fake Bomb Threats Keep Costing Millions

Fake bomb threats are causing airlines massive losses, with flights diverted, fuel wasted, and passengers stranded. Vistara and Air India recently faced huge financial setbacks.
By Palak Pathak Updated: Oct 19, 2024, 22:55 IST

Fake bomb threats are causing severe disruptions for airlines, leading to significant financial losses. Recently, Vistara’s international flight had to be diverted to Frankfurt Airport after a bomb threat was made on social media. Following safety protocols, the aircraft underwent a thorough security check, incurring time delays and heavy costs. In a separate incident, a Mumbai-New York flight had to return to Delhi, where the pilot had to dump nearly 100 tons of fuel, worth ₹1 crore, to ensure a safe landing. Air India was also hit hard by such threats when their Boeing 777 flight from Delhi to Chicago had to be diverted to Canada on October 15. Over 200 passengers were stranded for four days, and the airline had to replace the crew and provide accommodations, resulting in a loss of ₹20 crore. 

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 Airlines Face Massive Losses Due to Fake Bomb Threats, Millions Wasted on Safety Protocols

Fake bomb threats are wreaking havoc on airlines, leading to massive financial losses. Recently, Vistara’s international flight was forced to land in Frankfurt due to a bomb threat, and a thorough security check was conducted. Such incidents require airlines to follow strict safety protocols, resulting in both time and significant money loss. In one case, a Mumbai-New York flight had to dump 100 tons of fuel, worth ₹1 crore, to ensure a safe landing.

Air India Loses ₹20 Crore After Bomb Threat Forces Flight Diversion to Canada

Air India suffered a major financial setback when its Delhi-Chicago flight was diverted to Canada after a bomb threat. The Boeing 777 flight was grounded for four days, stranding 200 passengers and costing Air India ₹20 crore. The airline had to arrange accommodations for passengers and crew replacements. With the cost of aircraft rentals and operational delays, these false alarms are proving to be extremely expensive for airlines globally.