A full emergency was declared at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport today due to a bomb threat on an Air India flight arriving from Mumbai. The incident, which began with a threat reported by the pilot, prompted swift action from airport authorities to ensure the safety of passengers and maintain airport operations. The situation was effectively managed with no reported injuries or disruptions to other airport activities.
The alert was first raised by the pilot at 7:30 am as the Air India flight approached Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. In response to the bomb threat, the airport declared a full emergency at 7:36 am. The flight, carrying 135 passengers, landed safely at approximately 8:00 am and was promptly directed to an isolation bay to ensure a secure environment.The airport’s emergency protocols were quickly activated, and passengers were safely evacuated from the aircraft by 8:44 am. Emergency services and airport authorities worked efficiently to address the threat and ensure the safety of everyone involved. According to airport sources, the bomb threat had no impact on life, and no injuries were reported. The threat was managed without any harm to passengers or staff. Airport operations continued without interruption following the evacuation, and there were no reported disruptions to other flights or services at the airport. The situation was contained effectively, allowing normal operations to resume promptly.
The swift response to the bomb threat at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport ensured that all passengers on the Air India flight were safely evacuated and that no harm came to anyone. The successful management of the emergency demonstrates the efficiency of airport security protocols and the effectiveness of the response teams in handling such critical situations. Despite the initial alarm, the incident concluded with no adverse effects on life or airport operations, underscoring the readiness and capability of the airport’s emergency response systems.
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