flydubai is a Dubai-based low-cost airline. Known for offering travel options to multiple destinations around the world, it is preferred by a lot of people. And recently, this flight, which was travelling from Dubai to Kathmandu, was diverted to the Lucknow Airport. As confirmed by the airline, this was done due to adverse weather conditions. Here’s what the airline confirmed.
Flydubai Makes Emergency Landing In Lucknow
As revealed in a report by the Khaleej Times, a flydubai flight, which was travelling to Kathmandu from Dubai, had to make an emergency landing in Lucknow. This emergency landing initially was suggested to be due to a low fuel prompt, which led to the diversion. However, the airline had later clarified that this decision was made due to the adverse weather conditions in Kathmandu. The flight FZ1133 took off from Dubai International Airport and was headed to Kathmandu International Airport on April 15. This was later diverted to the Lucknow International Airport due to the adverse weather conditions at the destination.
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This Was Due To The Adverse Weather Conditions
As a result, passengers were provided with refreshments, and once the weather cleared, they continued the journey towards Kathmandu at 10:15 local time. The airline, however, apologised for the inconvenience to the passenger. The diversion comes at a time when there is a weather alert in Nepal. The metrological department there has predicted cloudy skies, thunderstorms and light to even moderate rains across the hill regions. Therefore, authorities have been asking people to exercise extreme caution due to any potential disruption of daily life.
Such weather conditions sometimes make it difficult for the planes to land, so to save the passengers. It often makes diversions to buy time instead of risking lives.
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