<h1>Bomb Threats on Flights Surge: 833 Cases Since 2020; Strict Protocols Activated by Aviation Security Bureau</h1> In 2025, fifteen flights across various airlines received hoax bomb threats, contributing to a total of 833 such threats since 2020, according to data from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security. This year, IndiGo faced seven threats, Air India four, Lufthansa two, and both Malindo and American Airlines one each. In 2024, there were 728 threats, significantly higher than previous years. The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security has implemented strict protocols and a Bomb Threat Contingency Plan to manage these threats, coordinating with law enforcement and security agencies to minimize disruption to flight operations.