An Akasa Air flight flying from Delhi to Mumbai carrying 186 passengers and six crew members was diverted to Ahmedabad airport after receiving a security alert onboard on Tuesday, a spokesperson of the airline said.
Akasa Air flight QP 1719 landed safely at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 10:13am. The airline further said that all passengers have been deplaned, and “Akasa Air is following and supporting all safety and security protocols on ground”.
“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. The Captain followed all required emergency procedures and landed safely at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 10:13 hrs. All passengers have been deplaned. Akasa Air is following and supporting all safety and security protocols on ground,” news agency ANI quoted the spokesperson as saying.
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