Saudia Airlines Flight Lands Safely After Smoke Alert in Lucknow

Lucknow, Jun 16 (PTI) — A flight from Saudia Airlines, traveling from Jeddah to Lucknow and carrying 242 Haj pilgrims, caused a stir at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport on Sunday after smoke was noticed emanating from the aircraft's wheels upon landing, according to sources.

The incident prompted immediate action, although fortunately, all passengers were safely deboarded and the aircraft remained unharmed. "Smoke was detected from the wheels of a Saudi Aircraft that was bringing back 242 Haj Yatris from Jeddah," revealed the sources while speaking to PTI on Monday.

The Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) team rapidly responded to the situation, working collaboratively with the Saudia team to contain the smoke and prevent any damage to the aircraft. There was no impact on airport operations, and the flight, once vacated, is scheduled to return to its original destination today.

“The empty flight will return to its destination today,” the sources confirmed.

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