Bomb Threat Scare at Thiruvananthapuram Airport: Crew Ensures Safety

A bomb threat message on an Air India flight led to a full emergency at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. The threat was found on tissue paper in the washroom, prompting the pilot to alert ATC. All 135 passengers were safely evacuated, and security agencies are investigating.

A full emergency was declared at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on Thursday following a bomb threat message found in the washroom of an Air India flight from Mumbai, according to airport officials.

The pilot alerted air traffic control after discovering a 'Bomb in flight' message written on a tissue paper. Police have launched an investigation. Security agencies, including a bomb detection squad, are inspecting the aircraft while passengers await their luggage.

Air India confirmed the security alert on flight AI 657, emphasizing that all safety protocols were followed. The flight, carrying 135 passengers, landed safely at 8 am and was moved to an isolation bay. All passengers disembarked safely by 8:44 am, with no impact on airport operations.

(With inputs from agencies.)