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Air India Express' Delhi bound flight diverted to Lucknow after technical snag

Air India Express' Delhi bound flight diverted to Lucknow after technical snag

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SizeAbcSmallAbcMediumAbcLargeSavePrintCommentSynopsisAir India Express flight AIX 1253 from Varanasi to Delhi was

diverted to Lucknow. The diversion occurred as a precautionary measure after the crew detected a technical issue. The

aircraft landed safely in Lucknow, and all passengers received refreshments upon arrival. Arrangements are being made on

priority for an alternative aircraft.ANIAir India Express flight AIX 1253, operating from Varanasi to Delhi, was

diverted to Lucknow.An Air India Express flight traveling from Varanasi to Delhi was forced to make a precautionary

landing at Lucknow airport on Thursday morning after a cargo hold smoke detection alarm was triggered, according to

sources.Subsequent preliminary inspections conducted at Lucknow airport, however, revealed no evidence of smoke or fire

on board.Flight IX 1253, carrying 155 passengers, departed Varanasi airport at approximately 8:00 AM. Shortly into the

flight, the aircraft's cargo hold smoke alarm activated, prompting the pilot to notify Lucknow Air Traffic Control (ATC)

and request an emergency landing.Also read: IndiGo Doha-Bengaluru flight diverted to Muscat after crew medical

emergencyThe plane touched down safely in Lucknow at 8:52 AM, where airport emergency response units, fire crews, and

technical specialists immediately met the aircraft. All 155 passengers along with the crew members were safely deboarded

by 9:02 AM, sources stated.Live EventsThe aircraft was then transferred to a hangar for thorough technical evaluation.

Initial checks confirmed no signs of smoke or fire inside the plane, and an investigation remains ongoing to pinpoint

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