Vistara flight makes emergency landing in Frankfurt after bomb threat shakes mid-air journey

New Delhi: On Friday, a Vistara flight en route from Delhi to London was urgently diverted to Frankfurt after a bomb threat. The flight, which took off from Delhi, was scheduled to arrive in London but was forced to make an unscheduled landing in Frankfurt, Germany, for safety reasons.

Bomb threat prompts emergency landing

According to reports, the crew received a bomb threat while in the air, prompting immediate actions. The aircraft, carrying passengers and crew, made a safe landing at Frankfurt airport. German authorities and emergency services were immediately notified, and passengers were safely evacuated.

Thorough security sweep of the aircraft

Once the flight landed, Frankfurt airport authorities conducted a thorough inspection of the aircraft to investigate the bomb threat. The passengers remained under the care of the airport authorities while the investigation was carried out. Vistara issued a statement emphasizing that passenger safety remains the airline's highest priority.

“We took the necessary steps to ensure the safety of all passengers and crew,” a Vistara spokesperson said. The airline is working closely with the concerned authorities to assess the situation and ensure that all protocols are followed.

Passengers await updates on resumption of journey

As of now, passengers are waiting at Frankfurt airport for updates on the status of their onward journey to London. The bomb threat is being treated with the utmost seriousness, and authorities are following standard security procedures.