A Delhi-bound Air India Express flight from Varanasi was diverted to Lucknow on Thursday after the aircraft developed a technical issue, the airline said.
According to Air India Express, the crew decided to make a “precautionary diversion” while keeping passenger safety as the top priority. The aircraft subsequently landed safely at Lucknow airport.
An airline spokesperson said all passengers were provided refreshments after landing. The airline is also arranging an alternative flight on priority to help passengers continue their journey to Delhi.
The flight was originally scheduled to operate from Varanasi to Delhi. However, after the technical issue was detected, the crew decided not to continue towards the intended destination and instead diverted the aircraft to Lucknow as a precautionary measure.
There were no reports of any injuries or emergency situation following the diversion. The safe landing at Lucknow allowed the airline to make arrangements for passengers while addressing the technical problem.
Air India Express has not yet provided further details about the exact nature of the technical issue or how long passengers will have to wait for the alternate flight.
The incident comes amid increased attention on aviation safety and technical disruptions involving passenger aircraft. Airlines routinely carry out precautionary diversions when pilots or crew identify an issue that could affect the safe continuation of a flight.
Passengers on the affected flight were expected to be accommodated on an alternate aircraft so that they could reach Delhi with minimum delay.
The airline said its teams were working to arrange the alternative flight at the earliest. Further information about the replacement flight and the technical issue is expected as the situation develops.
This is a developing story, and more details are likely to emerge from the airline and airport authorities.
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