Air India Chicago-Bound Flight Diverted to Canada After Bomb Threat

An Air India flight bound for Chicago was diverted to Canada due to a bomb threat received online on October 15, 2024. The Delhi-Chicago flight, AI127, was redirected to Iqaluit Airport in Canada after authorities received a security threat, as confirmed by the airline.

Upon landing, Air India issued a statement explaining that the aircraft and its passengers were being re-screened in line with established security protocols. The airline has activated local agencies to assist passengers during this period of uncertainty until they can continue their journey.

In recent days, several flights have faced similar bomb threats, raising concerns about the safety of air travel. For instance, another Air India flight traveling from Mumbai to New York was also diverted due to a bomb threat. Although the threats have been proven hoaxes so far, Air India continues to take every precaution and handle such incidents seriously.

The airline expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to passengers and assured full cooperation with authorities to identify the source of these hoaxes. Air India is also considering legal action against those responsible to recover any losses incurred.