A Turkish Airlines flight en route from Istanbul to Colombo was diverted to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on Tuesday due to adverse weather conditions in the Sri Lankan capital.
The aircraft, carrying 299 passengers and 10 crew members, safely landed at Thiruvananthapuram at 6:51 a.m., according to an official from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport Ltd (TIAL).
The official confirmed that all passengers and crew members are safe. Arrangements have been made to ensure their comfort while they await further instructions. The flight is scheduled to continue its journey to Colombo once the weather in the region improves and it is deemed safe for operations.
Meanwhile, a Delhi-bound Air India flight experienced a midair emergency on Sunday evening when one of its engines unexpectedly shut down, prompting an immediate return to Bengaluru, according to airport sources.
With inputs from PTI