Akasa Air flight diverted to Lucknow; runs short on fuel, lands under full emergency
tnn / May 27, 2026, 23:12 (IST)
An Akasa Air flight from Bengaluru to Bhubaneswar declared a 'PAN PAN' call due to low fuel and bad weather, prompting a full emergency at Lucknow airport. The Boeing 737 MAX 8, carrying 194 passengers and crew, landed safely after diverting. Emergency services were on standby, but the aircraft required no assistance and later prepared to continue its journey.