US EditionOver 200 Indian passengers stranded in Turkey after London-Mumbai flight makes emergency landing
- Over 250 passengers, including Indians, have been stranded for over 30 hours at Turkey's Diyarbakir Airport after a Virgin Atlantic flight made an emergency landing due to a medical issue.
- The Indian Embassy in Turkey is coordinating support and care for the stranded passengers and is in contact with authorities to resolve the situation.
- Passengers reported inadequate facilities at the airport, citing a lack of food and limited bathroom access, which led to frustration.
- Virgin Atlantic is exploring options, including using an alternative aircraft, to ensure the stranded passengers can continue their journey to Mumbai soon.
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Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Mumbai diverted to Turkey due to urgent medical reason
A Virgin Atlantic flight (VS358) that took off from London Heathrow to Mumbai on April 2 was diverted to Diyarbakır Airport in Turkey due to an urgent medical reason. After receiving the necessary technical approvals, the flight will resume its onward journey to Mumbai from Diyarbakır Airport at 12:00 local time today, as per the airline company. A Virgin Atlantic flight spokesperson said, " If approvals are not received, we plan instead to prov…
No food, one toilet: Passengers fume as 30-hour Turkey airport ordeal drags on
Stranded passengers detailed a lack of basic amenities at Diyarbakir airport, including insufficient food, water and limited toilet facilities. They also alleged that Virgin Atlantic asked them to arrange onward travel on their own.
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Furious Virgin passengers stranded at military base after flyer's ‘panic attack’
A WOMAN suffered a panic attack at 30,000ft – forcing an emergency Virgin Atlantic landing at a remote airfield and leaving hundreds of holidaymakers stranded “with no food” for 24 hours. Babies, diabetic patients, and a pregnant woman were among the vulnerable flyers “abandoned” at a military hub. A woman suffered a panic attack at 30,000ft, forcing an emergency Virgin Atlantic landingS. Moyes S. MoyesBabies, diabetic patients, and a pregnant w…
London-Mumbai Flight Diverted To Turkey, Passengers Stranded For 30 Hours
A Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Mumbai was diverted to Turkey's Diyarbakir due to an urgent medical case and also a subsequent need for a technical inspection, the airline said in a statement today. Passengers were stranded for over 15 hours. "The VS358 flight from London Heathrow to Mumbai on 2nd April was cancelled due to an urgent medical diversion to Diyarbakir Airport in Turkey and subsequent technical inspections required," Virgin …
Over 200 Indian passengers stranded in Turkey after London-Mumbai flight makes emergency landing
The Indian passengers travelling from London to Mumbai had to undergo an emergency landing when their flight faced a medical emergency. However, the plane, VS 358, landed at the Diyarbakir Airport, which is not equipped to handle such situations.
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