Qatar Airways Flight from Delhi to Doha Makes Emergency Landing in Karachi

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways flight from Delhi, India to Doha was diverted to Karachi, Pakistan after smoke was detected in the cargo hold. The aircraft landed safely and all passengers disembarked without any incident.

The airline said that a relief flight is already in Karachi and will depart soon.

Flight QR579-Delhi to Doha diverted to Karachi (KHI) due to smoke detected in the cargo hold. The aircraft landed safely, passengers disembarked normally & were served breakfast. A relief flight is in KHI & will depart at approx. 2PM local time, we apologise for the inconvenience

— Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) March 21, 2022

“Flight QR579-Delhi to Doha diverted to Karachi (KHI) due to smoke detected in the cargo hold. The aircraft landed safely, passengers disembarked normally & were served breakfast. A relief flight is in KHI & will depart at approx. 2PM local time, we apologise for the inconvenience,” Qatar Airways tweeted.