IANS | 27 Nov, 2023
A Vistara flight from Kolkata to Delhi was diverted to Lucknow due to
escalating air traffic congestion at the Delhi airport on Monday.
The
airline announced the diversion in a tweet, informing passengers that
the flight is anticipated to touch down in Lucknow at 6:45 p.m.
The
decision to reroute the flight comes as a proactive measure to manage
the challenges posed by the air traffic situation in Delhi.
Airports often face congestion issues, leading to necessary diversions for the safety and efficiency of air travel.
“Flight
UK778 from Kolkata to Delhi (CCU-DEL) has been diverted to Lucknow
(LKO) due to Air Traffic congestion at Delhi airport and is expected to
arrive in Lucknow at 1845 hours,” Vistara said in a tweet.
