Air India flight to New York diverted back to Mumbai after hoax bomb threat found in plane bathroom - The ‘potential security threat’ was discovered on a US-bound flight with 322 onboard

This incident, albeit a hoax, is part of a disturbing trend of increased threats to Indian airlines. According to a Reuters report, Indian airlines and airports faced an unprecedented number of hoax bomb threats in October 2024, causing delays and diversions with flights affected on hundreds of domestic and international routes.

According to Air India, an investigation revealed that polythene bags, rags, and clothing items had been flushed down the toilets, leading to a blockage. A spokesperson stated that "the decision to divert was taken entirely in the interest of passenger comfort and safety.

A Big Apple-bound plane was forced to turn around five hours into its flight early Monday when a bomb threat was discovered in the bathroom. The 322 passengers on Air India flight AI119 were heading from Mumbai to JFK Airport when they made a U-turn over a “potential security threat” — landing back in Mumbai more than eight hours after taking off,

The Boeing 777 aircraft with at least 320 people on board was flying over Azerbaijan when the flight had to head back to Mumbai

A potential security threat forced an Air India Mumbai-New York (JFK) flight (AI119) to return mid-air on March 10, 2025. The aircraft landed safely in Mumbai at 10:25 AM (local time). Following standard security protocols,