London-Delhi Flight Receives Bomb Threat, Scribbled Message On Tissue Paper Found Inside Washroom

A Vistara flight, which took off from London for Delhi, on Wednesday received a bomb threat, prompting panic among passengers.

A written note was found in the airplane when it was en route to Delhi. The message was scribbled on a tissue paper, which was found inside the restroom. A passenger alerted the crew about the note, leading to panic inside the flight.

As per protocol, the plane turned back to the airport and landed safely at around 11:20am. Security personnel carried out a comprehensive check and later declared that it was a hoax call. The checks lasted around 3 hours.

Vistara spokesperson said, “A security concern was noted by our staff operating Vistara flight UK 018, enroute from London to Delhi on 9 October 2024. In line with the protocol, the relevant authorities were immediately informed and the aircraft was taken to the isolation bay for mandatory checks, after landing safely at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi. We fully cooperated with the relevant authorities in completing the necessary security checks. At Vistara, the safety of our customers, crew and aircraft is paramount.”