FLY91 Denies Technical Snag in Hyderabad-Hubballi Flight Diverted to Bengaluru Due to Bad Weather
Airline says safety was never compromised; diversion followed standard operating procedures amid adverse weather conditions
Quick Look
- FLY91 clarified that flight IC3401 from Hyderabad to Hubballi did not face any technical issues, countering media reports suggesting a snag.
- The flight was diverted to Bengaluru on Sunday (April 19, 2026) due to adverse weather conditions upon nearing Hubballi.
- The airline emphasized that safety was never compromised and the diversion followed standard operating procedures.
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Why It Matters
FLY91 is a regional airline operating flights in India. The incident comes amid recent viral videos showing passenger distress during flight diversions due to bad weather, which may have contributed to media attention on this story.
Regional airline FLY91 on Monday said its flight IC3401 from Hyderabad to Hubballi did not face any technical issue, countering media reports that suggested otherwise. “The flight IC3401 flying from Hyderabad to Hubballi did not develop any technical snag as is being reported in some sections of the media,” the airline said in a statement.
The flight departed Hyderabad at 1500 hours on Sunday (April 19, 2026) and, on nearing Hubballi, encountered adverse weather conditions. “On nearing Hubballi, the flight encountered bad weather due to which the flight was diverted to Bengaluru as per standard protocol,” it said.
The aircraft was later routed back to Hubballi and subsequently returned to its base in Hyderabad. The airline stressed that safety was never at risk during the operation.
“There was zero compromise to safety. Holding the aircraft over Hubballi and diverting to Bengaluru was part of the standard operating procedure. This is among the best practices adopted by the industry,” the statement said.
FLY91 added that its crew is trained to handle such situations and highlighted its safety record. “FLY91 has a highly skilled team of pilots, cabin crew and ground staff which are trained to manage any situation which may come up. The regional airline has an impeccable safety record.”
Rejecting reports of a technical fault, the airline said: “Information in some news reports pointing to a technical issue faced by the aircraft is false and baseless.”
Open Questions
- What specific weather conditions were encountered?
- How long was the delay due to the diversion?
