Air India Diverts Frankfurt–Delhi Flight After Hijack Alert, Passengers Evacuated

An Air India flight travelling from Frankfurt, Germany, to New Delhi, India, was diverted to Jaipur on Wednesday after a security alert raised concerns about a possible hijacking, prompting an emergency response at the airport.

The aircraft, identified as flight AI 2030, landed safely at Jaipur International Airport and was moved to an isolation bay for security checks.

Passengers and crew members were evacuated and taken to a designated holding area inside the airport terminal as security personnel began inspecting the aircraft and passengers’ luggage.

The response involved personnel from the Central Industrial Security Force, local police and the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad, who were deployed to examine the aircraft and determine the nature of the alert.

Initial reports linked the diversion to a possible bomb threat. However, an airport source indicated that the alert may have been triggered by a hijacking rumour rather than a confirmed bomb threat.

The aircraft was reportedly diverted after the alert was raised as it approached Indian airspace, prompting air traffic control and security agencies to take precautionary action.

Further reports indicated that the aircraft may have transmitted a code associated with unlawful interference, commonly linked to a suspected hijacking. Authorities were investigating whether the signal was deliberate or triggered by mistake.

At the time of reporting, Air India and Jaipur airport authorities had yet to issue an official statement detailing the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Investigations were continuing to establish the origin of the alert and determine what prompted the diversion.

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