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A Vistara flight heading to Frankfurt was denied access to Afghan airspace on Sunday, October 21, due to a bomb threat, prompting it to return to Delhi. According to sources, the flight, designated UK25, was operated by a Boeing 787 and was carrying over 240 passengers on its route from Delhi to Frankfurt.
The bomb threat was classified as “non-specific,” and although the flight was initially cleared to proceed, Afghan airspace officials later decided to revoke that permission upon being informed of the potential danger. As a result, the flight had to make an immediate turn back and safely landed in Delhi at approximately 4:20 PM IST, after departing at 1:10 PM.
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Vistara confirmed the situation in a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), stating: “Flight UK25 from Delhi to Frankfurt (DEL-FRA) is returning to Delhi (DEL) and is expected to arrive in Delhi (DEL) at 16:20 hours.”
Flight tracking data indicated that the aircraft had briefly entered Pakistani and Afghan airspace before reversing course. The standard route for this flight typically traverses through Pakistan, Afghanistan, and other countries before reaching Germany.
This incident follows a concerning trend in the aviation industry, as Vistara reported receiving security threats for six of its flights during a week that has seen nearly 100 bomb threats targeting various flights, most of which were later identified as hoaxes. On October 20 alone, 24 flights operated by Indian airlines—including IndiGo, Vistara, Air India, and Akasa Air—were reported to have received threats that affected both domestic and international routes.
In light of these disturbances, civil aviation authorities and the government have issued stern warnings, pledging to take strong action against those responsible for these disruptions. Earlier on October 19, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) convened discussions with airline CEOs to explore methods for mitigating the impact of such false threats. Zulfiquar Hasan, director general of BCAS, reassured the public about the safety of Indian airspace, emphasizing that strict protocols are in place to manage these incidents.
“Indian skies are absolutely safe,” Hasan said, urging passengers to remain calm and confident. “The current security protocols are robust, and we are working diligently to put an end to these hoax calls. Passengers should feel reassured and encouraged to fly without fear.”
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