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IndiGo Flight Emergency: 166 Passengers Land Safely in Varanasi Amid Fuel Crisis

An IndiGo flight traveling from Kolkata to Srinagar had to make an emergency landing in Varanasi due to fuel issues. There were 166 passengers and crew members onboard the aircraft. Fortunately, everyone was safely escorted to the arrival area after the priority landing. This incident comes just days after another airline diversion for a medical emergency in Kerala.

Key Points: IndiGo Kolkata-Srinagar Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Varanasi

  • Flight 6E-6961 carried 166 passengers and crew members during the emergency
  • Priority landing occurred at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport
  • All passengers safely escorted to arrival area after landing
  • Incident follows recent Saudia Airlines medical diversion in Kerala
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IndiGo flight en route to Srinagar from Kolkata makes emergency landing in Varanasi

IndiGo flight from Kolkata to Srinagar with 166 passengers makes emergency landing in Varanasi due to fuel issues. All passengers safely evacuated.

"Kolkata to Srinagar IndiGo 6E6961 flight made a priority landing in Varanasi following fuel issues. - Airport Authority"

Varanasi, October 22

IndiGo flight 6E-6961 enroute to Srinagar from Kolkata made a priority emergency landing at the Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi following fuel issues, the airport authority said.

A total of 166 passengers, along with the crew members, were on board the flight. Following the landing, all of them were escorted safely to the arrival area.

"Kolkata to Srinagar IndiGo 6E6961 flight made a priority landing in Varanasi following fuel issues. The flight has 166 passengers," Airport Authority said in a statement.

Further details are awaited.

On October 19, a Saudia Airlines flight from Jakarta to Medina was diverted to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala due to a medical emergency.

A passenger onboard the flight fell unconscious, prompting the diversion. The aircraft safely landed in Thiruvananthapuram, and the passenger, an Indonesian national, was shifted to Ananthapuri Hospital for medical attention, officials at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport said.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Fuel issues are quite concerning. IndiGo should conduct a thorough investigation. We trust airlines with our lives, they need to maintain highest safety standards.
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Sarah B
As someone who flies frequently for work, incidents like these make me nervous. But good to see the emergency procedures worked well. Hope the passengers get proper compensation for the inconvenience.
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Vikram M
Varanasi airport handled this well! Our regional airports are becoming quite capable in handling emergencies. Kudos to the ground staff and ATC. 🇮🇳
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Ananya R
Must have been terrifying for the passengers! Imagine being on a flight that has to make emergency landing. Hope they provide counseling if needed.
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Michael C
This is the second emergency landing incident mentioned in the article within days. Are airlines cutting corners on maintenance? DGCA should look into this pattern.

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