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Hyderabad Airport Chaos: Flights Diverted, Delayed Amid Operational Crisis

Travel plans were thrown into disarray at Hyderabad's main airport. Operational snags and bad weather led to a cascade of delays, diversions, and cancellations. Meanwhile, a separate security scare emerged with a bomb threat emailed to Bengaluru's airport and malls. Police are investigating the threat's origin while assuring the public that enhanced checks are underway.

Key Points: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Hyderabad Flight Delays Diversions

  • Flights from Riyadh and Pune were diverted to Mumbai and Bengaluru due to poor visibility
  • Multiple IndiGo departures from Hyderabad faced significant delays overnight
  • Several arrivals and departures were cancelled, citing operational challenges by airlines
  • Bengaluru Police investigate a bomb threat email targeting its airport and major malls
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Operational issues cause chaos at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

Operational issues and low visibility cause flight cancellations and diversions at Hyderabad's RGIA, leading to passenger chaos. Check airline updates.

"We targeted Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru... for a bomb blast at 7 pm onwards. - Jaish-e-Mohammed White Collar Terror Team (threat email)"

Hyderabad, December 3

Operations at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad were disrupted on Wednesday morning, further causing chaos among passengers.

Earlier on Tuesday, several flights were delayed, diverted, or cancelled due to operational issues and low visibility, causing chaos among passengers. Airport authorities urged travellers to check real-time updates with their respective airlines as disruptions continued till Wednesday.

According to airport sources, two incoming flights scheduled for Hyderabad on Tuesday were diverted due to low visibility. Flight XY325 from Riyadh was diverted to Mumbai, while flight 6E 352 from Pune was redirected to Bengaluru. Officials said more diversions could not be ruled out depending on weather conditions.

Multiple departures from Hyderabad were also delayed due to what airlines described as operational issues. The affected flights included 6E 409 (HYD-VTZ), 6E 785 (HYD-BOM), 6E 944 (HYD-CCU), 6E 2256 (HYD-DEL), and 6E 5003 (HYD-BOM). Passengers were seen queuing at airline counters seeking assistance as delays extended through the night.

Several flights were also cancelled, with airlines citing operational challenges. Among the departures cancelled were 6E 240 (HYD-DEL), 6E 6467 (HYD-IXM), 6E 6361 (HYD-BLR), and 6E 922 (HYD-BBI). On the arrivals side, flights 6E 206 (GOI-HYD), 6E 6337 (AMD-HYD), 6E 295 (MAA-HYD), 6E 609 (IXM-HYD), and 6E 6360 (BLR-HYD). Airport authorities said passengers are being informed and assisted by respective carriers.

Meanwhile, in a related development from Karnataka, the Bengaluru City Police have launched an investigation after the Commissioner of Police received a bomb threat email on Sunday. The threat, sent from an email ID under the name 'Mohit Kumar', claimed that explosives had been planted at Kempegowda International Airport and several major malls in the city, including Orion Mall, Lulu Mall, Forum South Mall, and Mantri Square Mall.

The email, purportedly sent by the "Jaish-e-Mohammed White Collar Terror Team", warned of blasts from 7 pm onwards. The threat message read: "This is a warning from the Jaish-e-Mohammed White Collar Terror Team. We targeted Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, Orion Mall, Lulu Mall, Forum South Mall, Mantri Square Mall, and Lulu Mall for a bomb blast at 7 pm onwards. Thanks to our Allah and our master Mohit for serving our nation better..."

An FIR under Section 173 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) has been registered. Police teams are analysing the origin of the email and conducting checks at all targeted locations. Officials said additional security has been deployed, and no suspicious objects have been found so far.

- ANI

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Rajesh Q
The bomb threat part is very concerning. Security agencies must track down these email senders quickly. Creating panic is a form of terrorism too. Good that Bengaluru police are taking it seriously.
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Aman W
Hyderabad airport usually runs so smoothly. This December fog and "operational issues" combo is a nightmare for travelers. Hope they sort it out before the holiday rush.
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Sarah B
Respectfully, while weather is unpredictable, the term "operational issues" is too vague. As a frequent flyer, I think airlines owe passengers a clearer explanation. Is it crew scheduling, technical snags, or something else? Transparency builds trust.
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Vikram M
The diversion to Mumbai and Bangalore makes sense for safety, but the passenger assistance seems lacking. My friend was on the Riyadh flight and said communication was poor. Airports need to step up their customer care during such crises.
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Karthik V
This happens every winter at multiple airports. Why haven't we invested more in advanced landing systems to reduce low-visibility disruptions? It hits the economy and causes so much public inconvenience.

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