An Air India flight from Birmingham to Delhi was diverted to Riyadh on Saturday, after a bomb threat was received mid-flight. The airline confirmed that all passengers are safe and have been deplaned following a thorough security check at the Saudi airport.

Speaking on the issue, an Air India Spokesperson, who did not wish to be named, informed that after Flight AI114 landed safely in Riyadh, the Saudi authorities conducted a full security inspection of the aircraft.

"All passengers have been deplaned and are being provided hotel accommodation," the Air India spokesperson said, adding, “Inconvenience caused to our passengers due to this unforeseen disruption is sincerely regretted.”