New Delhi: Over 200 Pakistani nationals, who were stranded at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) here after their flight was diverted from Lahore due to technical snag, were forced to undergo a harrowing experience on Monday. The passengers, including children, had to confine themselves to the plane for over eight hours and then in the lounge, with little food and facilities.
The Gulf Air flight GF766 was en route from Bahrain to Lahore with 214 passengers on Sunday evening. As they were nearing Lahore, the plane was apparently struck by lightning.
The passengers remained inside the aircraft for over eight hours, before they were allowed to disembark on Monday morning.
Later, they were all asked to go and sit near Gate no 15 in the transit lounge, where they settled down. Feeling neglected by both the airline and airport authorities, the passengers had to scramble for food. After some of the passengers protested, they were given lunch at a restaurant and were given sandwiches later.
03/03/15 Devirupa/Indian Express
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The Gulf Air flight GF766 was en route from Bahrain to Lahore with 214 passengers on Sunday evening. As they were nearing Lahore, the plane was apparently struck by lightning.
The passengers remained inside the aircraft for over eight hours, before they were allowed to disembark on Monday morning.
Later, they were all asked to go and sit near Gate no 15 in the transit lounge, where they settled down. Feeling neglected by both the airline and airport authorities, the passengers had to scramble for food. After some of the passengers protested, they were given lunch at a restaurant and were given sandwiches later.
03/03/15 Devirupa/Indian Express
