Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Saudia Airlines Flight Returns to Lucknow Due to Cabin Pressure Issue
A plane from Saudia Airlines was flying from Lucknow to Jeddah when it had a problem with the air pressure inside the cabin.
This made some passengers feel uncomfortable and have trouble breathing.
The pilot tried to land in Mumbai but wasn't allowed, so he turned the plane back to Lucknow.
The plane landed safely, and after fixing the problem, it continued its journey to Jeddah.
There were 275 passengers and 10 crew members on board.
This is not the first time a Saudia Airlines plane has had a technical issue at Lucknow airport.
Saudia Airlines flight SV-891 returned to Lucknow due to a cabin pressure issue near Mumbai.
The issue caused breathing discomfort for some passengers, prompting an emergency landing.
The pilot initially sought clearance to land in Mumbai but was denied and instead returned to Lucknow.
The aircraft landed safely in Lucknow and resumed its journey to Jeddah after the issue was rectified.
This incident follows a previous technical issue involving a Saudia Airlines flight at Lucknow airport in July 2025.
- Who
- Passengers and crew of Saudia Airlines flight SV-891
- What
- Cabin pressure issue causing breathing discomfort
- When
- Friday, specific date not mentioned
- Where
- Near Mumbai, diverted to Lucknow
- Why
- Technical issue with cabin pressure system
- Aircraft Model
- Not specified
- Flight Number
- SV-891
- Passengers
- 275
- Crew Members
- 10 (4 pilots, 6 cabin crew)
- Departure Time
- 12:23 pm
- Return Time
- 1:45 pm
- Resumed Journey Time
- 4:20 pm