An Air India flight, AI 379, en route from Phuket, Thailand, to Delhi, India, was forced to make an emergency landing at Phuket International Airport on Friday, June 13, 2025, following a bomb threat.
Phuket International Airport confirmed the incident, stating that the flight had requested the emergency landing after a bomb threat was reported on board. According to reports, the airport activated its Airport Contingency Plan (ACP), Chapter 3, which specifically addresses bomb threats, and implemented all necessary safety protocols.
The incident unfolded early Friday morning, with the airport announcing the situation around 9:30 AM, citing data from the Aeronautical Radio of Thailand. The pilot of Flight AI 379, carrying 156 passengers, communicated the threat, prompting the request for an immediate return to Phuket.
Upon landing safely at Phuket International Airport, the airport authorities initiated a comprehensive security check of the aircraft. Passengers were safely evacuated, and local media reported that the airport was responding with a related plan.
The emergency landing of the Air India flight caused immediate concern. The airport is currently following the necessary safety protocols. Further details regarding the nature of the bomb threat, its source, and the ongoing investigation were not immediately available.
This incident follows closely on the heels of another aviation-related event involving Air India, which occurred just a day prior. That incident involved a crash in Ahmedabad.
