The response to bomb threats in aviation: What happens next?

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India's aviation sector remains on high alert as a new wave of bomb threats has impacted 77 more flights from early Tuesday morning until press time. Airlines such as Vistara, Air India, Akasa Air, and Indigo have been affected, prompting authorities to enforce stricter security measures at airports nationwide. Passengers are now subjected to more rigorous security screenings. Since Monday, (October 14) the total number of flights targeted with bomb threats has surged to 191.

When a flight receives a bomb threat, a series of urgent and coordinated procedures are initiated to ensure the safety of passengers, crew, and the aircraft. Here's what happens after a flight gets a bomb threat: