BENGALURU- In an unexpected turn of events, an Emirates Airline (EK) A380 aircraft operating flight EK342 from Dubai Airport (DXB) diverted to Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) on January 24, 2025.
The aircraft, registered as A6-EOU, was on its way to its destination Kuala Lumpur (KUL) when a medical emergency onboard prompted the flight crew to declare an emergency.
Photo: EmiratesEmirates A380 Diversion
The aircraft involved is Airbus A380-800 aircraft, which is the world’s largest passenger aircraft. The aircraft departed Dubai International Airport at 11:27 AM GST. The flight departed with a delay of 47 minutes from its scheduled departure of 10:40 AM GST.
Approximately 3 hours and 25 minutes into its journey, the aircraft made a sudden right turn. The flight was over the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Pilots initiated descent toward Bengaluru.
The aircraft safely landed at Bengaluru Airport at 4:22 PM IST. The aircraft landed after about 25 minutes after the decision to divert was made.
Photo: Aero Icarus | FlickrMedical Emergency
The diversion was due to a medical emergency on board. Emirates is known for its robust safety protocols and passenger welfare measures. While specific details about the person’s condition remain undisclosed, such diversions underscore the airline’s unwavering commitment to prioritizing health and safety above all else.
The flight crew swiftly responded to the situation, ensuring the passenger received the necessary medical attention.
Further details about the health condition of the individual who required medical attention are not yet known.
The flight took off again and was airborne at the time of writing this post.
Photo: avgeekwithlens/ Harsh TekriwalSimilar Incident
An Air India (AI) flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport diverted to Moscow Zhukovsky Airport on November 30, 2024.
Flight AI106, operated by a 17.2-year-old Boeing 777-300ER registered as VT-ALJ, experienced an unexpected route change mid-journey.
According to FlightRadar24 data, the flight departed Newark at 4:25 PM UTC and was approximately nine hours into its journey when it altered its course over the Kama River in Russia. The aircraft landed safely at Moscow Zhukovsky Airport at 2:07 AM UTC.
Unconfirmed reports suggest the diversion resulted from a medical emergency, with some unverified sources claiming a passenger died mid-flight. Official confirmation is pending, and details remain preliminary.
The flight remained grounded in Moscow for approximately two hours and 30 minutes before resuming its journey. It subsequently landed in New Delhi at 10:46 AM UTC on December 1, 2024, completing its altered route.
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