Air India Express Bengaluru-Guwahati Flight Lands Bhubaneswar Due to Passenger Issue

Air India Express Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Bhubaneswar Due to Passenger Illness

An Air India Express flight traveling from Bengaluru to Guwahati was forced to make an emergency landing in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on Tuesday. The diversion was necessitated by a medical emergency onboard.

Medical Emergency Leads to Diversion

The flight, identified as IX 789, was en route to its destination when a passenger fell ill. Following established safety protocols, the pilot made the decision to divert the aircraft to the nearest suitable airport. Bhubaneswar’s Biju Patnaik International Airport was chosen for the emergency landing.

Passenger Disembarked for Medical Attention

Upon landing in Bhubaneswar, airport authorities and medical personnel were on standby to assist. The ill passenger was immediately disembarked from the aircraft to receive the necessary medical attention. Further details regarding the passenger’s condition were not immediately available.

Flight Resumes After Unscheduled Stop

After the medical situation was addressed and the passenger was attended to, the flight was cleared to resume its journey. The aircraft subsequently departed from Bhubaneswar to continue its flight to Guwahati. The incident caused a delay for the remaining passengers on board.

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