Fly91 flight IC3401, which took off from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad at around 3 PM, encountered severe weather conditions that prevented its landing in Hubballi, located approximately 400 km from Bengaluru. Instead of the usual 90-minute flight, passengers found themselves circling for nearly four hours before being diverted to Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, where they landed safely at around 6:30 PM. Videos shared on social media captured the distress of the passengers, some of whom were seen praying and expressing fear during the ordeal. The airline clarified that the diversion was due to bad weather and not a technical malfunction, stating that circling to wait for improved conditions is a standard protocol. After the situation stabilized, the flight returned to Hubballi later that night at 11 PM. The airline emphasized its commitment to safety, highlighting the expertise of its pilots and crew.