Air India bomb, hijack scare: Frankfurt-Delhi flight cleared after Jaipur security sweep

An Air India flight travelling from Frankfurt to Delhi was diverted to Jaipur on Wednesday morning following a perceived security concern, with sources initially reporting a bomb threat and a suspected hijack scare. The aircraft was cleared after security checks and resumed its onward journey to Delhi on Wednesday afternoon.

The Boeing 787-9 aircraft, operating as flight AI2030, landed safely at Jaipur International Airport at around 9:35 am and was escorted to an isolation bay for security inspections.

According to ANI sources, the incident involved a suspected hijack threat. Shiv Dayal, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Malviya Nagar, told PTI that airport officials had alerted the police about the emergency landing of the Frankfurt-Delhi flight following a bomb threat.


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According to preliminary information provided by a source, the pilot activated "Squawk Code 7500", an internationally designated transponder code indicating unlawful interference, while operating within the Mumbai Flight Information Region (FIR). Following the alert, the flight was diverted to Jaipur.

After landing, all passengers were deplaned under security protocols. Teams from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), local police and the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) conducted a comprehensive inspection of the aircraft, passenger luggage and cargo holds.

Following the security checks, the Aerodrome Committee assessed the situation and concluded that the threat alert had been resolved, clearing the aircraft and crew for departure.

In an official statement, Air India said flight AI2030, operating from Frankfurt to Delhi on October 14, was diverted to Jaipur following a perceived security concern. The airline confirmed that the aircraft landed safely and that the relevant security agencies had carried out the necessary checks and cleared the aircraft and crew.

"All passengers were disembarked, underwent security checks, and have since reboarded the aircraft," the airline said.

Air India added that its teams had worked proactively with the authorities to minimise passenger inconvenience. The airline also apologised for the disruption, reiterating that the safety and security of passengers and crew remained its highest priority.

The aircraft subsequently departed Jaipur for Delhi on Wednesday afternoon after receiving the necessary clearances.

Airport authorities said routine flight movements and terminal operations at Jaipur International Airport remained normal throughout the security response.