According to an Akasa Air spokesperson, the flight followed all required safety protocols during the diversion. “Akasa Air flight QP 1503 operating from Bengaluru to Bhubaneswar on 27 May 2026 was diverted to Lucknow due to adverse weather conditions, which were not favourable for landing. The pilot followed all established operational and safety protocols in line with standard procedures,” the spokesperson said.

The airline added, “The flight subsequently departed from Lucknow and landed safely in Bhubaneswar at 00:02 hrs on 28 May 2026.”

Emphasising passenger safety, the spokesperson stated, “At Akasa Air, the safety and well-being of our passengers and crew remain our highest priority. We regret the inconvenience caused due to circumstances beyond our control and appreciate our passengers’ understanding.”

Separately, IndiGo reported that a flight from Bengaluru to Chennai was evacuated on May 26 after smoke was detected during taxiing.

An IndiGo spokesperson said, “On 26 May 2026, while IndiGo flight 6E 6017 from Bengaluru to Chennai was taxing out to the runway for departure, smoke was noticed in the aircraft. In the interest of safety, an immediate evacuation was carried out, and all the relevant authorities were informed.”

The airline confirmed that all passengers and crew were safe and assisted by staff. “All customers and crew are safe and have been moved to the terminal, where they are being attended to by our teams to ensure their well-being. An alternate aircraft has been arranged to operate the flight, which will depart shortly, and refreshments are being served to the customers to ease their wait time,” the release said.