British aviation authorities have launched a review of boarding security protocols after it emerged that passengers listed as survivors of an air crash in India were not on board the aircraft. The development raises serious questions about the integrity of passenger manifest systems and the reliability of pre-flight checks. The incident occurred on a domestic flight operated by Air India, which crashed shortly after takeoff from Mumbai.
While official casualty figures remain unconfirmed, sources indicate that the flight manifest included several names of individuals who subsequently confirmed they had not travelled. UK officials are examining whether systemic failures in passenger verification contributed to the discrepancy. The review is expected to focus on biometric scanning and cross-referencing with government databases.
A spokesperson for the UK Civil Aviation Authority said the investigation was necessary to restore public confidence in air travel security, adding that any vulnerabilities would be addressed urgently.
