Flight from Dubai to Nepal diverted to India but not just due to low fuel; Airline clarifies real reason

DUBAI: A FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Kathmandu was diverted to Lucknow airport. Reports were circulating that the plane was diverted due to a low fuel alert, but this is not the truth. The airline itself came out with an explanation after the incident.

The airline stated that the flight was diverted due to adverse weather conditions in Kathmandu. FlyDubai flight FZ 1133, which departed from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Kathmandu International Airport (KTM) yesterday, was diverted to Lucknow airport (LKO). After providing refreshments and water to the passengers, the flight continued its journey at 10.



15 local time, a FlyDubai spokesperson said. The airline also expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to the passengers. The aircraft reached its destination, Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, by 11:14AM.

Cloudy skies, thunderstorms, and light to moderate rain across Koshi Province was predicted by the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD)..