'Safety our highest priority': Amid bomb threats, IndiGo releases statement on status of three flights

'Ensuring the safety and security of our customers and crew remains paramount in all facets of our operations. We sincerely regret any inconvenience this situation may have caused our customers and appreciate their understanding,' the carrier said.

Amid a series of bomb threats to flights, IndiGo on Saturday released statements concerning flights 6E 17 (operating from Mumbai to Istanbul), 6E 11 (operating from Delhi to Istanbul), and 6E 108 (operating from Hyderabad to Chandigarh), saying, that the "safety and security of our passengers and crew is our highest priority and we are working closely with the relevant authorities and taking all necessary precautions as per the guidelines."

In a separate statement, the carrier said, "Flight 6E 184, operating from Jodhpur to Delhi received a security-related alert. The aircraft has landed in Delhi and customers have disembarked the aircraft, we are coordination with the security agencies as per procedure. Ensuring the safety and security of our customers and crew remains paramount in all facets of our operations. We sincerely regret any inconvenience this situation may have caused our customers and appreciate their understanding.".

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