Airlines

Singapore Airlines Flight Escorted by Fighter Jets After Bomb Threat by Passenger

After a passenger made a bomb threat, fighter planes from the air force, the F-16C/Ds, escorted Singapore Airlines flight SQ33

After a passenger made a bomb threat, fighter planes from the air force, the F-16C/Ds, escorted Singapore Airlines flight SQ33 to safety at Changi Airport. The bomb threat was subsequently found to be false by Singapore’s Ministry of Defence (MINDEF).

Teams from the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Explosives Defence Group and the Airport Police Division of The Singapore Army were also present to verify the claims in addition to the fighter jets. According to the MINDEF, the suspect has been taken into custody, and police inquiries are still ongoing.

According to preliminary findings, a male passenger, 37, assaulted the crew after allegedly saying there was a bomb in a carry-on bag. As soon as possible, the Defence Ministry reported, the SPF and Singapore Armed Forces were mobilized

Public state broadcaster Channel NewsAsia said that the aircraft, which took 16 hours and 25 minutes to complete, finally landed at Changi Airport safely and on time at around 5:50 a.m. on Wednesday.

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Airlines

Air India Unveils New Changes to HALAL Meat in Inflight Meals

A 17-yr boy was arrested for making a hoax bomb threat, causing multiple flight diversions and delays.

Air India has introduced significant changes to its inflight meal policy, particularly regarding halal-certified non-vegetarian meals, in response to the diverse dietary preferences of its passengers.

Effective from Sunday, November 10, the airline announced that it will no longer provide halal-certified non-vegetarian meals for Hindu and Sikh passengers. Instead, passengers can pre-book a Muslim Meal (MOML), which will still be halal-certified, ensuring that those who specifically request halal options can continue to receive them.

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The decision to adjust the meal offerings reflects Air India’s commitment to accommodating the various dietary needs of its diverse passenger base.

Under the new policy, the air india food menu will introduce non-halal non-vegetarian meal options, alongside its existing “Hindu Meal” that excludes beef and pork. This move is designed to cater to the dietary requirements of different faith groups while maintaining respect for their religious practices.

The announcement has been widely appreciated by many Hindu and Sikh passengers, who view the decision as a respectful gesture towards their cultural and religious traditions.

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By discontinuing halal-certified meals for Hindus and Sikhs, Air India is seen as addressing the growing demand for more inclusive meal options.

This shift is also seen as a stand against the so-called “halal mafia,” which some believe has influenced meal policies on airlines in India.

In a press release, air india plane further clarified the details of the new meal offerings. “MOML (Muslim Meal): Pre-booked meals labeled with a ‘MOML’ sticker are considered special meals (SPML),” the airline explained.

“A Halal Certificate will be provided only for the pre-booked MOML meal. All meals on flights to Saudi Arabia will remain halal-certified, with a Halal Certificate available for sectors to Jeddah, Dammam, Riyadh, and Medina, including Haj flights.”