A British Airways flight arriving from London to Hyderabad was at the centre of a major security scare at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) on Tuesday. The alert was triggered after the airport's customer support team received a bomb threat via email, specifically naming Flight BA277 from London Heathrow.
Standard Security Protocols Swiftly Activated
After the aircraft landed safely, airport authorities did not take any chances. They immediately put into action the established standard aviation security protocols designed for such threats. As a precautionary measure, the aircraft was directed to an isolation bay away from the main terminal area.
All passengers on board and their baggage were subjected to thorough secondary screening. Security agencies deployed sniffer dogs to meticulously check the aircraft and luggage. Fire engines were also kept on standby at the scene as part of the comprehensive safety response.
Threat Confirmed as a Hoax After Intensive Checks
Following detailed inspections by security personnel, it was confirmed that no suspicious or hazardous materials were found on the aircraft or with the passengers. Officials declared the threat a hoax, allowing normal operations to resume for the flight after the all-clear was given.
The incident caused minimal disruption to overall airport functioning. Airport operations continued as normal, with only the affected British Airways flight facing the additional safety measures and delays.
A Recurring Pattern of Hoax Threats
This event marks the latest in a string of similar bomb-threat emails received by the Hyderabad airport in recent weeks. Authorities confirmed that all previous threats have also turned out to be false alarms, designed to cause panic and disrupt operations.
In the wake of the incident, airport authorities reiterated their commitment to passenger safety, emphasizing that all standard security procedures are strictly and promptly followed regardless of the threat's credibility. They assured the public that the protocols in place are robust enough to handle such situations without compromising overall security.
