Delhi-Doha flight diverted to Pakistan

World Monday 21/March/2022 12:29 PM
By: ANI
Delhi-Doha flight diverted to Pakistan

New Delhi [India]: A  Delhi-Doha flight with over 100 passengers on board was diverted to Pakistan's Karachi airport due to technical reasons.

Qatar Airways flight QR579 was scheduled from Delhi to Doha. Meanwhile, the airline in a statement said the incident is currently under investigation and a relief flight is being arranged to transport passengers onwards to Doha.

"Qatar Airways flight QR579 from Delhi to Doha on 21 March diverted to Karachi having declared an emergency due to the indication of smoke detected in the cargo hold," read the statement.

According to the statement, the aircraft landed safely in Karachi where emergency services were provided after the passengers safely disembarked.

Qatar Airways also apologised to the passengers for the inconvenience.