Air India flight AI 2957 sends 'false' hijack alert

Mystery of the 3-min hijack alert on Mumbai-bound Air India flight
A routine Air India flight from Delhi to Mumbai turned into a high-stakes security situation on Monday night after a mysterious hijacking alert triggered emergency protocols at two of India’s busiest airports.
Mid-air ‘hijack’ alert activates security protocol in Mumbai-bound Air India flight
Although the pilot told ATC it was a false alarm, there was no let up in the protocol. The flight reached Mumbai, where the authorities were ready.
Mumbai-bound Air India flight triggers hijack alert mid-air prompting security response: Here’s what happened
Air India flight AI 2957, en route to Mumbai from New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Airport, sent a hijack alert to air traffic control (ATC) in the capital shortly after takeoff
Passenger On Air India Flight From Mauritius To Mumbai Arrested For Smoking Onboard
Mumbai: A passenger on an Air India flight from Mauritius to Mumbai endangered the lives of fellow travelers by smoking inside the aircraft, leading the Sahar Police to register a case against him. The accused passenger has been identified as Seralli Mohammed Zaid (33), a resident of Mauritius.
Delhi-Mumbai Air India flight AI 2957 sends ‘hijack’ alert mid-air – Here’s what went wrong?
Officials familiar with the situation stated that there was no crew involvement in the incident, and it was likely caused by a "technical glitch."
Air India faces backlash after Mumbai-Dubai flight delayed by five hours
The incident has sparked widespread criticism of Air India on social media, with users sharing similar grievances about the airline's service quality.

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