Flight from Mumbai to Ahmedabad diverted to Jaipur, later lands safely in third attempt

The aircraft was refuelled at Jaipur airport, after which it returned to Ahmedabad and landed safely at about 1:30 pm.

“As it came to landing, the rear wheels of the airplane touched down on the runway at a speed that felt higher than usual, and then immediately pulled up,” said Ashish Doshi, a frequent flier for business purposes. “As standard procedure, the flight took a turn to try again. No announcement was made, causing panic. A similar failed attempt at landing was then repeated,” he said. Doshi noted panic and fear among the passengers.

A spokesperson for Akasa Air said, “Akasa Air flight QP 1781, operating from Mumbai to Ahmedabad on January 13, 2026, discontinued its approach into Ahmedabad as the landing did not meet Akasa Air prescribed safety standards. The operating crew accordingly took a decision to divert the flight to Jaipur as per our standard operating procedures. The aircraft later departed Jaipur and landed safely in Ahmedabad at 13.47 hours today.”