An Air India flight from Mumbai to London Heathrow has become the latest target for a string of hoax threats against Indian carriers. Flight AI129 was approaching the Essex coast after a nine-and-a-half flight from the Indian city. It appeared to be descending for a normal landing at Heathrow.

One of the five Air India flights, travelling from Mumbai to London, declared an emergency on Thursday after receiving a bomb threat. From placing offenders on a no-fly list, to combat the hoax security threats- the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has decided to implement stringent measures in light of the recent developments.

Dozens of domestic and international flights received hoax threats this week, causing chaos for air travelers Indian investigators have tr