Smoke alert forces Air India Express flight to make precautionary landing

India

First seen: Sep 3, 2026, 9:02 AM UTCUpdated: Sep 3, 2026, 11:02 AM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

An Air India Express flight from Varanasi to Delhi made a precautionary landing after smoke was reported mid-air. The supplied report does not indicate wider casualties or sustained disruption.

SO WHAT?

The incident highlights an aviation safety hazard and may affect confidence in the affected flight operation.

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thehindu.comen

Delhi-bound AI Express flight makes precautionary landing at Lucknow airport after smoke alarm goes off

Sep 3, 2026, 11:02 AM UTC

moneycontrol.comen

Delhi-bound Air India Express flight makes emergency landing in Lucknow after smoke alarm triggers mid-air

Sep 3, 2026, 9:47 AM UTC

freepressjournal.inen

Mid-Air Smoke Alert Forces Air India Express Varanasi-Delhi Flight To Make Precautionary Landing

Sep 3, 2026, 9:02 AM UTC