IndiGo flight makes emergency landing in Lucknow after bomb threat
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New Delhi: An IndiGo Airlines flight carrying 238 people was forced to make an emergency landing at Lucknow airport on Sunday after a bomb threat was reported mid-air.
The aircraft, identified as flight 6E-6650, was travelling from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport to Bagdogra when the threat came to light.
Following the alert, the plane was diverted to Lucknow as a precautionary measure.
“A security threat was noticed onboard IndiGo flight 6E 6650 operating from Delhi to Bagdogra on Sunday due to which the aircraft was diverted to Lucknow,” the airline stated.
“Following the established protocol, we informed the relevant authorities immediately and are fully cooperating with them in carrying out the necessary security checks,” IndiGo spokesperson added.
The airline stated that they are making all efforts to minimise inconvenience to our customers including offering them refreshments and sharing regular updates.
