An Air India flight AI 2030 traveling from Frankfurt to Delhi was diverted to Jaipur on October 14 following a security scare onboard, according to livemint.com. The flight crew activated the ‘Squawk Code 7500’, a hijack alert code, prompting authorities to take precautionary measures and divert the aircraft to the nearest airport.
The diversion occurred after the pilot set the transponder to Squawk Code 7500, which signals a hijacking attempt to air traffic control. Upon receiving the alert, Jaipur airport was prepared for an emergency landing, and security forces were deployed to manage the situation. The flight landed safely without incident, and the passengers were disembarked under supervision, livemint.com reported.
Squawk Code 7500 is internationally recognized as a distress signal indicating unlawful interference or hijacking. Its activation triggers immediate response protocols by aviation and security agencies to ensure passenger safety. This incident highlights the importance of such emergency codes in managing in-flight security threats and coordinating rapid responses to potential hijackings.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances that led to the activation of the hijack code on flight AI 2030. Jaipur airport officials confirmed the safe landing and subsequent security checks. The next official update on the investigation is expected from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation or Air India’s spokesperson.