‘Aircraft landed safely in Jaipur’: Air India issues clarification after suspected hijack alert. Read full statement
Air India flight AI2030 from Frankfurt to Delhi was diverted to Jaipur after a suspected hijack alert. The aircraft and crew were cleared after security checks.
An Air India flight operating between Frankfurt and Delhi was diverted to Jaipur on Wednesday, October 14, after a security alert prompted an emergency landing and thorough security checks. The airline later clarified that the incident was not a genuine hijack attempt. The flight, designated AI2030, landed safely at Jaipur International Airport around 9:35 am.
After the alerts were deemed false, passengers were taken off the aircraft, underwent security screenings, and reboarded the same plane for the continuation of their journey to Delhi. Jaipur airport officials and security agencies confirmed that the aircraft and crew were cleared after the checks. The safety and security of passengers and crew remained Air India's top priority.
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