Tangerang, Aug. 4 -- The Lion Air Group has announced its decision to blacklist a passenger named Herman, 42, a resident of Pematang Siantar, for allegedly carrying a bomb onboard a flight to Kualanamu, which caused a three-hour delay in takeoff.

"This blacklisting reflects our commitment to maintaining safe and comfortable public transportation," Lion Air attorney Yuridio Tirta said in Tangerang on Monday.

According to the airline, Herman's actions caused a significant disruption and adversely affected services for other passengers.

"We're concerned about a potential domino effect on subsequent flights. Such incidents often lead to delays and broader operational challenges," Tirta explained.

The bomb threat led to a delay of over thr...