Bhopal: A Varanasi-Mumbai flight of Akasa Air with 172 passengers on board on Thursday (August 15) made an emergency landing in Bhopal after a passenger fell sick.
A Varanasi-Mumbai flight of Akasa Air with 172 passengers on board on Thursday made an emergency landing at the Raja Bhoj Airport here after a passenger fell sick, an official said.
The pilot contacted the Air Traffic Control and made emergency landing at 11.40 am after a passenger faced a serious health issue, airport director Ramji Awasthi informed media.
The passenger, who was in critical condition, was immediately rushed to hospital. The flight is expected to resume its journey at 5 pm after completing necessary formalities, Awasthi said.