An Akasa Air flight, flying from Delhi to Mumbai, with 186 passengers on board was diverted to Ahmedabad after receiving a security alert. The 186 passengers on board included an infant and six crew members. The passengers have now been deplaned successfully.
“Akasa Air flight QP 1719, flying from Delhi to Mumbai on June 03, 2024, and carrying 186 passengers, 1 infant and six crew members on board, received a security alert on board. As per prescribed safety and security procedures, the plane was diverted to Ahmedabad,” an Akasa Air spokesperson told news aegncy ANI.
Following the security alert, the Captain followed all required emergency procedures and landed safely at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International 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 infant and six crew members on board, received a security alert on board. As per prescribed safety and security procedures, the plane was diverted… pic.twitter.com/t6W6ITiTPk
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“All the passengers on board have been deplaned. The Akasa Air is following all security protocols on ground and supporting all safety procedures,” the spokesperson added.
