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Air India Express Flight Lands Safely in Lucknow After Smoke Alert
An Air India Express plane was flying from Varanasi to Delhi.
Soon after it took off, an alarm said there might be smoke in the cargo area.
The pilots chose to land in Lucknow to keep everyone safe.
The plane landed safely at 8:52 a.m.
on Thursday.
The 155 passengers and crew members then left the plane.
Airport teams checked the aircraft for smoke or fire but found none.
The plane was moved to a hangar for more checks.
The airline gave passengers refreshments and planned another aircraft for their journey to Delhi.
Air India Express flight IX 1253 diverted from Varanasi to Lucknow after a cargo-hold smoke alarm activated shortly after takeoff.
The Delhi-bound aircraft carried 155 passengers and took off around 8 a.m. Thursday.
The aircraft landed safely at Lucknow airport at 8:52 a.m., and passengers and crew were deboarded at 9:02 a.m.
Preliminary inspections found no signs of smoke or fire, and the aircraft was moved to a hangar for further examination.
Air India Express provided refreshments and said an alternative aircraft was being arranged to take passengers to Delhi.
- Who
- Air India Express flight IX 1253, carrying 155 passengers, along with its crew.
- What
- The Delhi-bound flight made a precautionary diversion and landing in Lucknow after a cargo-hold smoke detection alarm activated.
- Where
- The flight departed from Varanasi and landed at Lucknow airport while traveling to Delhi.
- When
- Thursday morning; the flight took off around 8 a.m., landed at 8:52 a.m., and passengers were deboarded at 9:02 a.m.
- Why
- The crew prioritized passenger safety after a technical issue and smoke alarm activation; an investigation is examining the alarm.
Key facts
- Flight
- Air India Express IX 1253
- Route
- Varanasi to Delhi
- Passengers
- 155
- Diversion airport
- Lucknow airport
- Landing time
- 8:52 a.m. Thursday
- Initial inspection
- No signs of smoke or fire were found
- Passenger assistance
- Refreshments were provided and an alternative aircraft was being arranged
Quotes
Air India Express
The airline operating the affected Varanasi–Delhi flight.
“Prioritising safety, the crew operating one of our Varanasi-Delhi flights elected to make a precautionary diversion to Lucknow due to a technical issue.”
wionews.com
“An alternative aircraft is being arranged on priority to connect guests to their destination.”
wionews.com
Sources
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