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Air India Express Flight Diverted to Varanasi, Lands in Patna After Weather Clears

Passengers affected by the reroute were offered refunds or free rescheduling to ease their travel disruptions.

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Overview

  • Air India Express flight IX1014 from Delhi was diverted to Varanasi on June 21 due to adverse weather in Patna.
  • The flight resumed its journey and landed in Patna once conditions improved, the airline confirmed.
  • Air India Express expressed regret for the delay and attributed it to circumstances beyond its control.
  • The carrier offered full refunds or free rescheduling options to passengers impacted by the change in itinerary.
  • Times of India reported a separate IndiGo A321 flight from Guwahati to Chennai declared a Mayday for low fuel and diverted to Bengaluru for an emergency landing.