Kannur-Abu Dhabi Flight Diverted to Ahmedabad Due to Volcanic Eruption in Ethiopia

Akasa Air issued a travel update noting their close monitoring of volcanic activity and its potential impact on regional routes. An IndiGo flight from Kannur to Abu Dhabi (6E 1433) was diverted to Ahmedabad on Monday due to a significant volcanic eruption in Ethiopia, the first in nearly 10,000 years. The Airbus made a safe landing, with IndiGo assuring passengers that a return flight to Kannur would be organized. Additionally, Akasa Air is diligently monitoring the volcanic activity and its potential consequences on routes in the area. The airline’s teams are carefully following international advisories and will implement all necessary safety measures, emphasizing their prioritization of passenger well-being. Indian aviation authorities and airlines are vigilantly observing how the eruption could impact flights over Delhi and Jaipur starting Monday evening. To avoid the volcanic ash plume, some services have already altered their routes.