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Passengers in Tears as Fly91 Hyderabad-Hubballi Flight Circles for 3 Hours Before Diverting to Bengaluru

Airport officials said the 22 passengers were safe after the aircraft diverted as pilots waited for weather to improve.

  • On Sunday, a Fly91 flight from Hyderabad to Hubballi diverted to Bengaluru after encountering adverse weather, carrying 22 passengers who faced anxiety during the unexpected change in route.
  • The aircraft hovered for about an hour near Hubballi awaiting better conditions; some passengers claimed the flight faced a technical snag during the three-hour airborne journey.
  • An airport official explained that "diversions are a standard safety measure," emphasizing pilot authority in such decisions. The flight landed safely in Bengaluru around 6:30 pm before resuming to Hubballi.
  • Similar weather-related disruptions affected the region, with another flight from Mumbai to Kolhapur diverted to Goa. Fortunately, all passengers on these flights were reported safe.
  • After weather cleared later that evening, the Fly91 flight resumed operations from Bengaluru, reaching Hubballi around 11 pm. Airport officials confirmed all 22 passengers remained safe throughout the diversion.
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NEWS9 LIVE broke the news on Monday, April 20, 2026.
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