An Akasa Air flight, flying from Delhi to Mumbai, with 186 passengers on board was diverted to Ahmedabad after receiving a safety alert. The 186 passengers on board included an toddler and 6 crew members. The passengers have now been deplaned efficiently.
“Akasa Air flight QP 1719, flying from Delhi to Mumbai on June 03, 2024, and carrying 186 passengers, 1 toddler and 6 crew members on board, acquired a safety alert on board. As per prescribed security and safety procedures, the aircraft was diverted to Ahmedabad,” an Akasa Air spokesperson informed information aegncy ANI.
Following the safety alert, the Captain adopted all required emergency procedures and landed safely at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Worldwide Airport in Ahmedabad at 10:13 hrs.
Akasa Air spokesperson says, “Akasa Air flight QP 1719, flying from Delhi to Mumbai on June 03, 2024, and carrying 186 passengers, 1 toddler and 6 crew members on board, acquired a safety alert on board. As per prescribed security and safety procedures, the aircraft was diverted… pic.twitter.com/t6W6ITiTPk
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“All of the passengers on board have been deplaned. The Akasa Air is following all safety protocols on floor and supporting all security procedures,” the spokesperson added.