8 months ago
IndiGo Flights Diverted Due to Fog
Two IndiGo flights that were supposed to land in Hyderabad had to change their plans because of heavy fog.
The flights came from Delhi and Mumbai and had about 200 passengers each.
They safely landed at Gannavaram Airport near Vijayawada instead.
The airport director said the flights will go to Hyderabad later after getting the okay.
It was a safety measure to keep the passengers and crew safe.
Two IndiGo flights from Delhi and Mumbai were diverted to Gannavaram Airport near Vijayawada due to heavy fog in Hyderabad.
The flights were carrying approximately 200 passengers each and landed safely at Gannavaram Airport.
The diversion was a precautionary measure to avoid waiting mid-air due to adverse weather conditions.
The flights will depart for Hyderabad after receiving necessary clearances.
Vijayawada Airport director Lakshmikanth Reddy confirmed the diversion and safe landing of the flights.
- Who
- IndiGo Airlines
- What
- Two flights diverted due to fog
- Where
- From Delhi and Mumbai to Hyderabad, diverted to Gannavaram Airport
- When
- Friday
- Why
- Heavy fog in Hyderabad
Key facts
- Airlines
- IndiGo
- Flights
- Two
- Origin
- Delhi and Mumbai
- Destination
- Hyderabad
- Diversion Location
- Gannavaram Airport, Vijayawada
- Reason for Diversion
- Heavy fog in Hyderabad
- Passengers per Flight
- Approximately 200
- Status of Flights
- Landed safely at Gannavaram Airport
Quotes
Lakshmikanth Reddy
Vijayawada Airport director
“Due to bad weather conditions in Hyderabad, the flights were diverted to Gannavaram as they could not wait mid-air”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
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