Air India Express Flight Diverted Twice, Passengers Protest at Bengaluru Airport

An Air India Express flight from Bengaluru to Kathmandu carrying around 180 passengers was diverted twice due to adverse weather, first returning to Bengaluru and then being diverted to Lucknow. Passengers faced prolonged delays, limited communication, and inadequate refreshments, leading to protests both onboard and at Bengaluru airport. The airline acknowledged the disruptions caused by weather and announced a recovery flight to transport stranded passengers. Security personnel intervened to manage the unrest as passengers demanded accountability and compensation.