Air India Frankfurt-Delhi flight diverted to Jaipur after hijack alert

New Delhi: An Air India flight travelling from Frankfurt to New Delhi was diverted to Jaipur on Wednesday, following a reported hijacking alert, triggering an emergency response by Indian aviation and security authorities.

Flight AI2030, operated by a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, landed safely at Jaipur International Airport at approximately 9.35am local time, with all 306 passengers reported safe, according to airport officials.

The aircraft was subsequently moved to a designated isolation bay, where security personnel began inspecting the plane, screening passengers and examining luggage.