Bomb Threat Forces Air India Plane to Make Emergency Return to Phuket

Air India Flight AI379, flying from Phuket to Delhi with 156 passengers, made an emergency landing back in Phuket on June 13 after a bomb threat message was discovered mid-flight. The pilot alerted authorities and returned the plane, which landed safely at 11:38. Passengers were evacuated without incident, and the aircraft was inspected in a secure area. Phuket airport remained operational under increased security as authorities launched an investigation into the threat’s origin and credibility.