US-Bound Air India Flight With 320 Passengers Returns To Mumbai After Bomb Threat

The aircraft landed safely in Mumbai and is undergoing mandatory checks by the security agencies.

The airline said it is extending its full cooperation to the authorities.

Source : PTI

An Air India flight carrying over 320 passengers from Mumbai to New York had to make a U-turn after receiving a bomb threat on Monday.

The aircraft landed safely in Mumbai and is undergoing mandatory checks by the security agencies.

"A potential security threat was detected mid-flight on AI119 operating Mumbai-New York (JFK) today, 10 March 2025. After following the necessary protocols, the flight returned to Mumbai, in the interest of the safety and security of all on board," Air India said in a statement.

The airline said it is extending its full cooperation to the authorities. "The flight has been rescheduled to operate at 0500 Hrs of 11 March 2025, and all passengers have been offered hotel accommodation, meals, and other assistance until then. Our colleagues on the ground are making sure to minimise the inconvenience caused to our passengers by this disruption. As always, Air India accords the highest priority to the safety of passengers and crew," it added.