LUCKNOW: Adverse weather conditions in Patna on Friday morning severely disrupted flight operations, leading to several diversions to Lucknow's Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (CCSIA).
Flight Diversions and Delays
Air India Express flight IX1346, operating from Delhi to Patna, was among the first to be diverted, landing in Lucknow at 8:03 am. After a delay of over two hours, it finally departed for its destination at 10:16 am.
Indigo flight 6E6394, travelling from Chandigarh to Patna, also diverted and arrived in Lucknow at 9:55 am. Due to operational constraints, 13 adult passengers and two infants were offloaded before the aircraft departed again at 11:02 am.
Another Indigo flight, 6E2769 from Delhi to Patna, landed in Lucknow at 10:30 am following similar weather-related challenges. Its departure time was yet to be confirmed at the time of reporting.
Official Statement
"Several flights en route to Patna were forced to divert due to poor visibility and unsafe flying conditions, resulting in delays and temporary offloading of passengers," said a CCSIA spokesperson.
Passengers faced inconvenience as the diversions caused extended waiting periods at Lucknow airport. The authorities coordinated to ensure smooth handling of the diverted flights and affected travellers.
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