Mumbai-Guwahati flight diverts to Bangladesh; passengers land without passports

As per the latest reports, an IndiGo flight, on the route from Mumbai to Guwahati, found itself making an unexpected detour, landing in Dhaka, Bangladesh, due to adverse weather conditions and low visibility at the intended Guwahati airport.

The flight, scheduled to reach Guwahati at 11:10 PM, instead touched down in Dhaka at 4 AM on Saturday. The pilot initially considered landing in Kolkata, but unfavorable weather conditions prevented it. Subsequently, the flight was redirected to Bhubaneswar, where the closed runway posed another obstacle, leading to the decision to make an emergency landing in Dhaka, the closest available airport.
The airline promptly issued an official statement, confirming the diversion, stating, the flight from Mumbai to Guwahati was diverted to Dhaka, Bangladesh, due to bad weather in Guwahati.

In response to the unexpected circumstances, the airline ensured the well-being of the stranded passengers by arranging for a new crew for the return flight to Guwahati. The statement acknowledged the operational challenges, expressing regret for any inconvenience caused to the passengers.
Throughout the ordeal, passengers were kept informed of developments and provided with refreshments onboard.

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Among the passengers was Congress leader Suraj Sing Thakur, who shared his experience on social media, revealing the flight's struggle to land in Guwahati due to dense fog. Instead, the flight found itself in Dhaka, leaving passengers unexpectedly in Bangladesh. Congress members responded humorously to Thakur's post, highlighting the unusual international journey at a domestic cost and expressing hope for a swift return to Manipur for the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra.

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Passengers on board faced a test of patience, enduring a nine-hour wait in Dhaka, with an additional four-hour delay announced for the arrival of the new crew. Frustrated passengers took to social media, tagging the airline and requesting expedited assistance.

In response, IndiGo expressed regret for the inconvenience caused, explaining that the flight diversion was due to uncontrollable weather conditions. The airline assured passengers of ongoing assistance and appreciated their understanding.

According to a flight tracking website, it has been reported that the flight, initially scheduled to depart from Mumbai at 8:20 PM, experienced a three-hour delay before taking off at 11:20 PM. The unexpected turn of events led to the diversion, causing disruption to the passengers' travel plans and testing the airline's ability to manage unexpected challenges.