Emergency Landing: Akasa Air Flight Diverts to Bhopal Due to Medical Emergency

An Akasa Air flight from Varanasi to Mumbai made an emergency landing in Bhopal after a passenger fell seriously ill. Despite immediate assistance, the passenger passed away. The airline expressed condolences and assured minimal disruption for other passengers. The flight is set to continue at 5 pm.

An Akasa Air flight from Varanasi to Mumbai was forced to make an emergency landing in Bhopal due to a medical emergency involving a passenger, officials revealed.

The passenger initially received immediate medical assistance from the cabin crew and an onboard doctor but unfortunately passed away. Akasa Air extended its condolences to the family and commended the swift actions of the crew and medical personnel.

Air Traffic Control was alerted, and the aircraft landed at 11:40 am. Efforts are now underway to ensure the flight resumes its journey by 5 pm, minimizing disruptions for other passengers.

(With inputs from agencies.)