15 Akasa Air flights get 'security threats' on Sunday

The streak of security threats to aircrafts continued on Sunday with 15 Akasa Air flights getting 'security alerts'.

An Akasa Air spokesperson said that Emergency Response team of the flights was immediately activated after the flights operating on October 27, 2024 received security alerts.

"Captains and crew members of respective flights followed required emergency procedures, and prescribed safety and security protocols in coordination with local authorities," a statement by Akasa Air read.

The company said that all impacted airports coordinated with local authorities to ensure efficient handling of the situation, including safe deplaning of passengers, assistance and refreshments as required.

"Following defined procedures and after thorough inspections, all aircraft have been released for operations," the statement added.

In 13 days, more than 300 flights operated by the Indian carriers have received hoax bomb threats. Most of the threats were issued through social media.