Vistara's flight from Frankfurt to Mumbai receives security threat on social media; landed safely at airport

Vistara flight UK 028 operating from Frankfurt to Mumbai on 16 October 2024 was subject to a security threat received on social media.

As per protocol, all relevant authorities were immediately informed. 

"The aircraft safely landed at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai, and was taken to the isolation bay where all customers were disembarked," said Vistara.

It added, "We are fully cooperating with the security agencies to complete the mandatory security checks." 

The statement further said, "At Vistara, safety and security of our customers, crew and aircraft is of utmost importance to us.”