Tue Oct 15 13:06:58 UTC 2024: ## Air India Flight Diverted to Canada Following Bomb Threat

**Iqaluit, Canada -** An Air India flight traveling from Delhi to Chicago was diverted to Iqaluit Airport in Canada on October 15th after receiving a bomb threat online. The airline, in a statement, confirmed that flight AI127 was subject to a security threat and landed at Iqaluit as a precautionary measure.

All passengers and the aircraft are currently being re-screened following standard security protocols. Air India has activated local agencies to assist passengers until their journey can resume.

This incident marks the second bomb threat to an Air India flight in recent days. On Monday, an Air India flight from Mumbai to New York was diverted to Delhi following a similar threat. After a thorough inspection, no suspicious items were found on either aircraft.

Air India has expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to passengers due to these threats, which have been deemed hoaxes. The airline has confirmed that it is fully cooperating with authorities to identify those responsible for the threats and will pursue legal action to recover any damages incurred.

This series of bomb threats has raised concerns about air travel safety and highlights the need for heightened security measures.

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