Chaos at Cochin airport: Fake bomb threat delays Thai flight

The incident occurred on Wednesday during a security check prior to the flight's departure to Thailand.

Updated: August 7, 2024 12:13 IST

A fake bomb threat made by a passenger at Cochin International Airport led to a significant delay for Thai Lion Air flight SL211 and the arrest of the individual responsible. (Reuters)

A fake bomb threat made by a passenger at Cochin International Airport led to a significant delay for Thai Lion Air flight SL211 and the arrest of the individual responsible.

Airport Response and Security Checks

The incident occurred on Wednesday during a security check prior to the flight’s departure to Thailand. According to a statement from Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL), the passenger made a bomb threat while undergoing the Secondary Ladder Point Check (SLPC) at gate number 19.

In response to the threat, the Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) was convened at 02:00 hours at Terminal 3. After a thorough assessment, the committee declared the threat as non-specific. Despite this, as a precautionary measure, the committee instructed that an SLPC and aircraft check be conducted following the deplaning of all passengers.

The delay caused by the security checks resulted in the flight’s departure being postponed by two hours. The aircraft eventually took off at 04:30 am.

The passenger responsible for the threat was subsequently handed over to the police for further investigation and legal proceedings.

CIAL has reiterated its commitment to maintaining high security standards and ensuring the safety of all passengers and staff.

This article was first uploaded on August seven, twenty twenty-four, at forty-nine minutes past eleven in the morning.