Qatar Airways flight takes off from Delhi, diverted to Karachi airport due to technical reasons
Highlights
- Qatar Airways flight QR579 was diverted to the Karachi airport.
- Over 100 passengers were on board, reported news agency ANI.
- The flight had taken off from Delhi and was on its way to Doha.
Qatar Airways flight QR579 was diverted to the Karachi airport today due to technical reasons. The flight had taken off from Delhi and was on its way to Doha. Over 100 passengers were on board, reported news agency ANI.
Issuing a clarification on the flight diversion, Qatar Airways said, "The incident is currently under investigation and a relief flight is being arranged to transport passengers onwards to Doha. We apologize for the inconvenience to our passengers who will be assisted with their onward travel plans."
The technical problem that led to the diversion was a cloud of smoke detected in the cargo hold. The aircraft landed safely in Karachi where it was met by emergency services and passengers disembarked, Qatar Airways said.
