Air India and Indian Airlines increase security

Airline Industry Information, June 30, 2004

AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

Officials have increased security aboard Air India flights due to intelligence reports suggesting a possible hijack attempt.

The Indian Express newspaper has reported that India's Bureau of Civil Aviation Security received intelligence reports suggesting that terrorists may attempt to hijack an Indian aircraft flying to or from the Gulf. Details about who is suspected of planning such an attack have not been revealed.

Indian Airlines is also increasing security, with both airlines hiring additional security staff to guard their aircraft at Dubai airport, The Associated Press reported.

((Comments on this story may be sent to aii.feedback@m2.com))