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Flydubai Flight Diverted to Lucknow After Hailstorm Shuts Kathmandu Runway
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What Happened?
A Flydubai flight carrying 161 passengers was diverted to Lucknow on Wednesday after a hailstorm made Kathmandu's runway unavailable. The flight landed safely and resumed its journey shortly after.
Key points
- The flight FZ539 was scheduled to arrive in Kathmandu at 3 PM.
- The diversion was a precautionary operational measure due to the hailstorm.
- Lucknow airport provided operational support for the flight's onward journey.
- The aircraft departed from Lucknow at 4:36 PM for Kathmandu.
Key insights
- Weather-related diversions may increase operational costs for airlines.
- Passengers may experience delays and disruptions due to such weather events.
- Airports must be prepared for sudden weather changes to ensure safety.
Why it matters
This diversion highlights the impact of weather on air travel safety.
Entities
Flydubai· CompanyLucknow· CityKathmandu· City
Source
India Today
