A flight from Phuket, Thailand, bound for Kolkata, India, received a bomb threat that forced the aircraft to remain on the tarmac for roughly two hours, leaving 188 passengers stranded.
Security personnel from the airport and the airline conducted a thorough investigation of the alert while the plane was held on the runway. The crew was kept calm and passengers were reassured that all safety protocols were being followed.
After the investigation cleared the aircraft, the flight was allowed to land at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport. No injuries were reported and the passengers were eventually boarded.
Officials from the aviation authority stated that the threat was unsubstantiated and that all standard security measures were adhered to. Passengers were advised to remain patient and cooperate with authorities.
