LUCKNOW: A full emergency was declared by Air Traffic Control (ATC) after an Akasa Air flight operating as QP 1503 issued a PAN-PAN call due to low fuel while en route from Bengaluru to Bhubaneswar, officials said on Wednesday.
Flight Diverted to Lucknow
The flight was diverted to Lucknow airport following bad weather conditions along the original route. According to officials, the aircraft landed safely at Lucknow with all 194 passengers on board safe. The PAN-PAN call, indicating an urgency situation, was made when the aircraft's fuel levels became critically low.
Safe Landing and Passenger Safety
All 194 passengers and crew members are reported safe after the emergency landing. The aircraft touched down without incident, and emergency services were on standby as a precaution. Further details on the incident and operational response are awaited from the airline and aviation authorities.
The incident highlights the importance of fuel management and weather-related diversions in aviation safety. Akasa Air has not yet released an official statement regarding the event.
