Panic on Fly91 Flight: Passengers Cry and Pray During 4-Hour Mid-Air Ordeal
'Take us to Bengaluru': Fly91 flight viral video shows terrified passengers crying, praying as plane stays mid-air for 4 hours amid bad weather
The Economic Times
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A Fly91 Airlines flight from Hyderabad to Hubballi faced a mid-air scare, remaining airborne for nearly four hours due to bad weather. Passengers expressed panic and pleaded for a diversion to Bengaluru, but the flight eventually landed safely with no reported injuries. The incident has raised concerns about airline communication and safety protocols in India.
- 01Fly91 flight IC3401 experienced a mid-air scare, circling over Karnataka for nearly four hours.
- 02Passengers were visibly distressed, pleading for a diversion to Bengaluru or Belgaum.
- 03The airline attributed the incident to bad weather, denying any technical faults.
- 04Despite the panic, all passengers landed safely at Kempegowda International Airport.
- 05Concerns have been raised regarding the airline's communication with families during the incident.
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A Fly91 Airlines flight (IC3401) from Hyderabad to Hubballi encountered severe weather conditions that forced it to remain airborne for nearly four hours. The situation escalated as passengers, visibly shaken, were heard crying and praying in a viral video that captured the tense atmosphere. As the aircraft circled over parts of Karnataka, including Mundgod, Davanagere, and Shivamogga, passengers pleaded for a diversion to Bengaluru. The flight, which took off from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at 3 PM and was scheduled to land by 4:30 PM, finally diverted and landed safely at Kempegowda International Airport around 7:30 PM. Fly91 Airlines has denied any technical issues, attributing the incident to bad weather and emphasizing their commitment to safety. However, family members of the passengers expressed concerns over the lack of timely communication from the airline during the ordeal. This incident has reignited discussions about airline safety protocols and the importance of effective communication during emergencies.
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The incident has raised significant concerns about passenger safety and communication protocols in the airline industry in India.
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