A British Airways Boeing 787 flight travelling from London (Heathrow) to Hyderabad made an emergency diversion to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur, early Tuesday morning, February 24, 2026, due to bad weather and poor visibility in Hyderabad.
The aircraft, carrying 169 passengers, landed safely in Nagpur at 5:30 AM. Airport authorities confirmed that all passengers and crew members were safe.
Technical Issue Detected After Landing
After the weather-related diversion, engineers carried out routine checks on the aircraft. During inspection, a technical fault was detected, following which the aircraft was grounded in Nagpur for further examination and repairs. British Airways has been coordinating with airport authorities and technical teams to resolve the issue.
Emergency Protocols Activated
Airport officials stated that standard emergency procedures were implemented ahead of landing.
Emergency response teams, including fire services, medical units, and ground support staff, were placed on alert as a precautionary measure.
Flight Details
Route: London (Heathrow) ? Hyderabad
Aircraft: Boeing 787
Reason for diversion: Bad weather and low visibility at Hyderabad Airport
Landing: 5:30 AM at Nagpur Airport
Passengers onboard: 169 (all safe)
Status: Aircraft grounded in Nagpur due to technical malfunction detected post-landing
British Airways is arranging assistance and onward travel options for affected passengers, depending on the restoration of the aircraft and weather conditions in Hyderabad.
Further updates are awaited from the airline and aviation authorities.
British Airways Flight From London to Hyderabad Makes Emergency Landing in Nagpur Due to Bad Weather, Later Grounded Over Technical Fault
Nagpur: A British Airways Boeing 787 flight travelling from London (Heathrow) to Hyderabad made an emergency diversion to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur, early Tuesday morning, February 24, 2026, due to bad weather and poor visibility in Hyderabad.
The aircraft, carrying 169 passengers, landed safely in Nagpur at 5:30 AM. Airport authorities confirmed that all passengers and crew members were safe.
Technical Issue Detected After Landing
After the weather-related diversion, engineers carried out routine checks on the aircraft. During inspection, a technical fault was detected, following which the aircraft was grounded in Nagpur for further examination and repairs. British Airways has been coordinating with airport authorities and technical teams to resolve the issue.
Emergency Protocols Activated
Airport officials stated that standard emergency procedures were implemented ahead of landing.
Emergency response teams, including fire services, medical units, and ground support staff, were placed on alert as a precautionary measure.
Flight Details
Route: London (Heathrow) ? Hyderabad
Aircraft: Boeing 787
Reason for diversion: Bad weather and low visibility at Hyderabad Airport
Landing: 5:30 AM at Nagpur Airport
Passengers onboard: 169 (all safe)
Status: Aircraft grounded in Nagpur due to technical malfunction detected post-landing
British Airways is arranging assistance and onward travel options for affected passengers, depending on the restoration of the aircraft and weather conditions in Hyderabad.
Further updates are awaited from the airline and aviation authorities.
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