Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport faced another tense morning after bomb-threat emails targeted two incoming international flights. Security teams rushed into action as one flight landed and another diverted back to its departure point.
The alerts added to the growing string of threats the airport has received this week, pushing authorities into maximum vigilance.
Two Flights Targeted as Threat Emails Arrive
Airport officials said the threat messages arrived through the customer-support email early on Saturday.
The first aircraft, a London-Hyderabad flight, landed safely around 5:25 AM. Security officers guided the plane to an isolated bay and began detailed checks.
The second flight, which was travelling from Kuwait to Hyderabad, was ordered to return to its home airport. Crew members followed the emergency instructions and redirected the aircraft before entering Indian airspace.
Authorities said they initiated all standard safety procedures immediately after receiving the alerts.
Back-to-Back Threats This Week Raise Security Concerns
The scare came just a day after two other flights — one from Delhi and another from Dubai — received similar bomb-threat emails while heading to Hyderabad. Both landed without incident, but the alerts forced heavy inspections and slowed airport operations.
These repeated warnings also follow an incident earlier in the week when a flight heading from Madinah to Hyderabad was diverted to Ahmedabad after another threat. No explosive material was found in that case.
With several emails arriving within days, airport security teams have remained on continuous high alert. Investigators are now examining whether the threats are linked.
How the Airport Responded
As soon as the latest emails came in, RGIA activated its top-level security plan. Bomb-squad units, dog squads, and CISF personnel moved quickly to secure sensitive zones.
Passengers from the affected flights were safely guided out and monitored by officers. Officials said their priority was to keep every passenger and staff member safe while ensuring that flight operations continued without unnecessary panic.
Passengers React to the Rising Alerts
Travellers described the atmosphere at the airport as tense and confusing. Some said they felt anxious hearing announcements about diverted flights and security screenings.
Others expressed frustration at the repeated scares, pointing out the disruptions to schedules and long waiting hours. Regular flyers said the sequence of threats is worrying and urged faster action to trace the sender.
Why These Alerts Matter for Aviation Safety
Even when threats turn out to be hoaxes, they force emergency landings, diversions, and widespread security checks. These actions cost airlines time and resources, disrupt operations, and cause distress among travellers.
Aviation experts warn that repeated hoax threats weaken public confidence and place heavy pressure on airport security systems.
They say airports must strengthen digital monitoring systems to detect such emails early and respond faster.
