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Qatar Airways DohaHong Kong Flight Diverts to Ahmedabad After Reported Cabin Pressurisation Failure

Engineers are inspecting the grounded Boeing 777 to determine if it can resume the sector to Hong Kong.

Overview

  • Flight QR816 declared a full emergency at 14:12 IST and landed safely at Ahmedabad at 14:32, with the alert withdrawn at 14:38 and airport operations unaffected.
  • All passengers and crew were unharmed, deplaned at a stand, and accommodated at the terminal with refreshments.
  • A complete malfunction of the cabin pressurisation system was reported while cruising in Indian airspace, involving Boeing 777-300ER A7-BOB.
  • The aircraft remains on the ground for detailed checks, with a tentative 17:30 local departure listed pending inspection results.
  • Airport and airline sources said an alternate aircraft would be arranged if the jet is not cleared fit to continue to Hong Kong.