Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Flight diverted after medical emergency
A plane flying from Riyadh to Thiruvananthapuram had to change its path and land in Mangaluru because someone on the plane needed urgent medical help.
The plane's crew told the Mangaluru airport about the situation, and the airport quickly got ready to help.
They worked with doctors, security, and other officials to make sure the passenger got the help they needed right away.
The passenger was in their late 30s.
The plane was supposed to go straight to Thiruvananthapuram, but it had to stop in Mangaluru because of this emergency.
Air India Express flight IX 522 diverted to Mangaluru International Airport due to a medical emergency.
Passenger in his late 30s required urgent medical attention.
Flight was scheduled to fly directly to Thiruvananthapuram from Riyadh.
Airport authorities activated emergency protocols and coordinated with medical teams, CISF, immigration, and customs.
Emergency response was initiated to ensure rapid assistance for the passenger.
- Who
- Passenger in his late 30s
- What
- Medical emergency on flight
- When
- Late on Monday
- Where
- Flight diverted to Mangaluru International Airport
- Why
- Passenger required urgent medical attention
- Flight Number
- IX 522
- Origin
- Riyadh
- Destination
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Diversion Airport
- Mangaluru International Airport
- Passenger Age
- Late 30s