Air India flight AI 2957 sends 'false' hijack alert

Mystery of the 3-min hijack alert on Mumbai-bound Air India flight
A routine Air India flight from Delhi to Mumbai turned into a high-stakes security situation on Monday night after a mysterious hijacking alert triggered emergency protocols at two of India’s busiest airports.
Mumbai-bound Air India flight triggers hijack alert mid-air prompting security response: Here’s what happened
Air India flight AI 2957, en route to Mumbai from New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Airport, sent a hijack alert to air traffic control (ATC) in the capital shortly after takeoff
Mid-air ‘hijack’ alert activates security protocol in Mumbai-bound Air India flight
Although the pilot told ATC it was a false alarm, there was no let up in the protocol. The flight reached Mumbai, where the authorities were ready.
Passenger On Air India Flight From Mauritius To Mumbai Arrested For Smoking Onboard
Mumbai: A passenger on an Air India flight from Mauritius to Mumbai endangered the lives of fellow travelers by smoking inside the aircraft, leading the Sahar Police to register a case against him. The accused passenger has been identified as Seralli Mohammed Zaid (33), a resident of Mauritius.
Delhi-Mumbai Air India flight AI 2957 sends ‘hijack’ alert mid-air – Here’s what went wrong?
Officials familiar with the situation stated that there was no crew involvement in the incident, and it was likely caused by a "technical glitch."
Air India faces backlash after Mumbai-Dubai flight delayed by five hours
The incident has sparked widespread criticism of Air India on social media, with users sharing similar grievances about the airline's service quality.

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