An Air India flight travelling from New Delhi to Chicago was diverted to Iqaluit Airport in Canada on Tuesday due to a hoax bomb threat posted online.

A total of 10 flights have been grounded after receiving similar false threats over the past 48 hours, according to Indian media reports.

Among the affected flights were the Air India Delhi-Chicago flight, an IndiGo flight from Dammam to Lucknow, an Air India Express flight from Ayodhya to Bengaluru, a SpiceJet flight from Darbhanga to Mumbai, an Akasa Air flight from Bagdogra to Bengaluru, an Alliance Air flight from Amritsar to Dehradun-Delhi, and an Air India Express flight from Madurai to Singapore.

Two additional IndiGo flights and one more Air India flight also received fake bomb threats on Monday.

As a safety precaution, Flight AI127, operating from Delhi to Chicago on Tuesday landed at the Iqaluit Airport in response to the security threat.

In response to a hoax bomb threat, Air India has initiated a re-screening process for both the aircraft and passengers of Flight AI127, which was diverted to Iqaluit Airport in Canada. The airline stated that it has engaged local agencies at the airport to assist passengers until they can continue their journey.

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According to FlightRadar24, the Air India Boeing 777 took off from New Delhi for Chicago at 3:00am (IST) and was expected to arrive in Chicago at 7:00am (US Time). As of 5:38pm (IST), the flight remains on the ground in Canada and has not yet resumed its journey.

IndiGo Airlines also confirmed a separate incident involving its Flight 6E 98 traveling from Dammam, Saudi Arabia, to Lucknow.

The airline stated that the safety and security of its passengers and crew was its top priority and that they “are cooperating with relevant authorities to ensure all necessary precautions are taken following the fake bomb threat.”