An Air India flight from Frankfurt to Delhi was diverted to Jaipur on Wednesday morning, October 14, 2026, after a brief hijack alert. Flight AI-2030 landed safely and was moved to an isolation bay, where security teams checked the aircraft. Passengers and crew were taken off the plane and moved to a holding area in the terminal.
The airline and airport authorities had not issued an official statement at the time of the early reports. No report we checked says an actual hijacking took place.
What happened
Reports say Ahmedabad Air Traffic Control (ATC) received a “Squawk 7500” signal from the aircraft for a few seconds, which alerted security agencies. The flight was then sent to Jaipur instead of continuing to Delhi. According to IANS, the plane was diverted at about 9:10 am, citing FlightRadar24 data. It had been scheduled to reach Delhi at 10:40 am.
The aircraft was moved to the isolation bay at around 9:45 am. Personnel from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), local police and the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) then checked the plane and passengers’ luggage, as reported by Hindustan Times and others.
Key details and latest updates
- Flight: Air India AI-2030, Frankfurt to Delhi. PTC News reports it was a Boeing 787-9.
- Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Where it landed: Jaipur International Airport, safely.
- Passengers: Oneindia and India TV put the number at around 250. PTC News said the number was not known at the time, and the airline has not confirmed a figure.
- After landing: Passengers and crew left the aircraft safely and were taken to a holding area inside the terminal.
- Nature of the alert: Early reports spoke of a bomb threat. An airport official later told Hindustan Times it was a hijacking rumour and not a bomb threat.
- DGCA: Zee Business reports that the aviation regulator is monitoring the situation.
The reports we checked do not say when the passengers will reach Delhi or whether the same aircraft will complete the journey. We will update this section when that is confirmed.
What the 7500 code means
A transponder is the device that lets air traffic controllers identify an aircraft on radar. Pilots can set it to special codes in an emergency. Squawk 7500 signals unlawful interference, which includes a hijacking. Squawk 7600 means radio failure and Squawk 7700 means a general emergency.
Reports say the signal lasted only a few seconds. India TV reports that the pilot sent it, but the other reports we checked say only that the code was received. It has not been confirmed who or what triggered it, or whether it was sent on purpose.
What officials have said
As of the early reports, neither Air India nor the airport had made an official statement. An airport source told Hindustan Times that the alert concerned a suspected hijacking and not a bomb. Some outlets quote sources saying agencies are checking whether it was a hoax or a false alarm, but none of this has been confirmed by officials.
Because of this, the details of the alert are still unclear. Reports that say the code was “confirmed” should be treated with care until an official statement is out.
Why it matters
A hijack code is treated as a serious emergency, so the response in this case was swift. The flight was diverted, the plane was kept away from other aircraft, and security teams checked it before anyone else was allowed near. Passengers and crew came off safely.
The incident is also a reminder to wait for official confirmation. Early reports in this case changed from a bomb threat to a hijacking rumour within hours, and some posts online have mixed it up with other flights and events. For example, Zee Business notes that the unrelated cancellation of Air India’s Riyadh flights is a separate matter.
What happens next
Security agencies are still looking into the alert. Air India and the authorities are expected to explain what triggered the code and what the checks found. The reports we checked do not say when that will happen. We will update this article when an official statement is out.
Frequently asked questions
Which flight was involved?
Air India flight AI-2030 from Frankfurt to Delhi.
Why was the flight diverted to Jaipur?
Ahmedabad ATC reportedly received a brief Squawk 7500 signal, the code for unlawful interference, so the flight was sent to Jaipur as a precaution.
Was the plane actually hijacked?
No report we checked says so. An airport official described it as a suspected hijacking rumour, and the cause of the alert has not been officially explained.
Were any passengers hurt?
No injuries have been reported. Reports say passengers and crew left the aircraft safely.
Was there a bomb threat?
Some early reports said so, but an airport official later told Hindustan Times it was a hijack rumour and not a bomb threat.
How many passengers were on board?
Some outlets say around 250, but the number has not been officially confirmed.
What does Squawk 7500 mean?
It is the international transponder code for unlawful interference with an aircraft, such as a hijacking.
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