IndiGo flight from Delhi to Shirdi diverted to Navi Mumbai due to bad weather
New Delhi, May 23
An IndiGo flight operating from Delhi to Shirdi was diverted to Navi Mumbai after bad weather conditions at the destination airport prevented a safe landing, officials said.
The flight, which was scheduled to land at Shirdi Airport on Friday, was forced to divert as adverse weather conditions persisted in the region, disrupting normal flight operations.
According to officials, the aircraft was rerouted to Navi Mumbai as a precautionary measure to ensure passenger safety.
Further details are awaited.
Earlier on Friday, IndiGo Airlines issued a travel advisory for passengers in view of heavy rainfall expected across Mumbai, cautioning that road movement in several parts of the city may be affected.
Sharing an X post, the airline urged passengers travelling to the airport to plan their journey in advance to avoid delays.
"Heavy rain is expected across #Mumbai, and that may slow down road movement in some areas. If you are travelling to the airport, we suggest starting a little earlier than usual," the post read.
It also advised travellers to stay updated on traffic conditions and flight schedules before leaving for the airport. "Please keep an eye on traffic updates and check your flight status using our app or website before heading out."
IndiGo further said that its airport teams are monitoring the situation closely and are prepared to assist passengers if required. "Our airport teams are monitoring the situation and are ready to assist you as needed. Thank you for your patience and cooperation."
Earlier on May 8, an IndiGo flight operating from Kolkata to Patna was diverted to Lucknow on Friday evening after bad weather conditions at Patna airport, according to airport officials.
Flight 6E6917 (CCU-PAT), which was scheduled to land at Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport in Patna around 5:00-5:15 pm, was redirected mid-air to Lucknow as a precautionary measure.
The flight safely landed at Lucknow's Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport at around 5:15 pm, the officials added.
— ANI
Reader Comments
This is why I always choose IndiGo for domestic travel. Their customer communication is decent and they put passenger safety above everything else. Good job. 👍
As someone who flies frequently between the US and India, I have to say Indian airlines have really improved their safety standards. Just wish they had better passenger amenities at diverted airports. Still, good decision by the crew.
Honestly, Navi Mumbai to Shirdi is still quite far. They should have better coordination with ground transport for passengers. My relative faced a lot of inconvenience last time when a similar diversion happened. Airlines need to think about that too!
I flew IndiGo from Delhi to Patna last week and had a similar issue. The crew handled it professionally. These things happen with monsoon weather in India. Good to see the airline is transparent about their decisions.
I appreciate the proactive approach, but why not at least provide a small snack or refreshment voucher once diverted? IndiGo is a full-service carrier in its own way now... just saying! 😅
As a frequent flyer, I remember when such diversions would cause chaos. Now with better technology and trained pilots, it's smoother. Kudos to the crew for handling these situations well. The advisory
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