What protocol is used during bomb, hijack threat on flights?
Bomb scares are divided into 'specific' and 'non-specific' categories, and if the threat is 'specific' the pilot is directed to land the flight at the nearest airport, an officer has said. During a hijack attempt, Air Force jets escort the plane if hijackers don't let it land. Depending on the threat's seriousness, the PM-headed Cabinet Committee on Security is informed.