Air India Frankfurt‑Delhi flight diverts to Jaipur after squawk 7500 alert

Air India flight AI‑2030 operating from Frankfurt to Delhi transmitted a Squawk 7500 hijack code while in Indian airspace and was diverted to Jaipur International Airport, landing at about 09:35 IST; sources differ on whether the event occurred on October 13 or October 14, 2026.

The Boeing 787‑9 Dreamliner carried roughly 300 passengers and crew, was escorted to a remote isolation bay for inspection, and underwent a thorough security sweep that included checks of luggage and cargo; all occupants were reported safe and later re‑boarded for onward travel to Delhi.

Routine flight movements and terminal operations at Jaipur International Airport remained normal and were not disrupted by the emergency response.