National: A total of 85 flights were hit by fresh bomb threats on Thursday, affecting multiple airlines and triggering emergency security measures. As per the information, the targeted flights included 20 operated by Air India, 20 by IndiGo, 20 by Vistara, and 25 by Akasa.  In 11 days, nearly 250 flights operated by the Indian carriers have received the bomb threats.

An Akasa Air spokesperson said some of its flights operating on October 24 have received security alerts. "The Akasa Air Emergency Response teams are monitoring the situation and are in touch with the security and regulatory authorities. We are following all safety and security procedures in coordination with local authorities," the spokesperson said in a statement.

Meanwhile, Goa International Airport (Dabolim) and Manohar International Airport in Goa were put on high alert after four aircraft bound for these airports received bomb threats. "The Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) has been constituted for both airports to assess the threats," said Airport sources. 

"Some Air India flights were subject to security threats received on social media on 25 October 2024. Following the laid down protocols, relevant authorities were immediately alerted, and all security procedures strictly adhered to, as per guidance from the regulatory authorities. The safety and security of our passengers, crew, and aircraft remain our top priority, they added. 

Earlier this week, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said the government plans to take legislative actions to deal with instances of bomb threats to airlines, including placing perpetrators of such threats in the no-fly list.