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22 SourcesBangalore, India
thebalanced.newsFly91 Hyderabad-Hubballi Flight Diverted to Bengaluru Due to Bad Weather
A Fly91 flight IC3401 from Hyderabad to Hubballi was diverted to Bengaluru on April 19, 2026, after circling for about three to four hours due to adverse weather conditions near Hubballi. The aircraft hovered for roughly an hour awaiting improved weather before diversion, landing safely in Bengaluru with 22 passengers onboard. Passengers experienced panic and distress during the delay, with some praying and crying. Fly91 denied reports of a technical fault, stating the diversion followed standard safety protocols. The flight later resumed to Hubballi after weather improved.
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
43%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 22 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The article group presents a largely neutral perspective focused on aviation safety and operational procedures. Sources include official statements from airport authorities and the airline, emphasizing standard protocols and passenger safety. While some reports highlight passenger distress and family concerns over communication, the airline's denial of technical issues is consistently included, reflecting balanced coverage without political framing or partisan viewpoints.
Sentiment — Neutral (43/100)
The overall sentiment is mixed, combining concern and anxiety from passengers and their families with reassurances from officials and the airline about safety and standard procedures. Emotional accounts of panic and distress are balanced by factual reporting of safe landing and procedural adherence. The tone remains factual and measured, avoiding sensationalism while acknowledging the passengers' experience.
How 15 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
Coverage timeline
indiatvnews broke this story on 20 Apr, 06:04 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1indiatvnews20 Apr, 06:04 amPanic grips flyers on board Hyderabad-Hubballi flight as bad weather keeps plane circling mid-air
- 2economictimes20 Apr, 06:14 amFly91 flight to Hubballi diverted to Bengaluru amid bad weather
- 3theprint20 Apr, 06:24 amFly91 flight to Hubballi diverted to Bengaluru amid bad weather
- 4timesnow20 Apr, 06:38 amHyderabad-Hubballi Fly91 Flight Circles For Hours After Bad Weather, Panic Grips Passengers
- 5indiatoday20 Apr, 06:46 amFly91 Hyderabad-Hubballi flight diverted to Bengaluru due to bad weather
- 6thehindu20 Apr, 06:51 amFly91 Hyderabad to Hubbali flight diverted to Bengaluru after turbulence sparks panic onboard
- 7news1820 Apr, 06:59 am'Oh My God, What's Happening...': Passengers Pray, Cry As Fly91 Flight Faces Mid-Air Scare
- 8mint20 Apr, 07:18 amPassengers in tears as Fly91 Hyderabad-Hubballi flight circles for 3 hours before diverting to Bengaluru Today News
- 9indianexpress20 Apr, 07:29 amPanic on Hubbali-bound Fly91 after flight airborne for 3.5 hours due to bad weather
- 10oneindia20 Apr, 07:44 amFly91 Hyderabad-Hubballi Flight Diverted to Bengaluru After Weather Disrupts Hubballi Landing
Lens Score breakdown
30/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap90%
Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.
Who's involved
Institutions and figures named across source coverage.
Corporate
Fly91 AirlinesKempegowda International AirportRajiv Gandhi International Airport
Story context
- Category
- Business
- Location
- Bangalore, India
- Sources analysed
- 22
- Last analysed
- 20 Apr 2026
- Key entities
- HyderabadHubliBangaloreGoaMumbaiKempegowda International AirportKolhapurRajiv Gandhi International AirportATR (aircraft manufacturer)TurbopropAirportAviation
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