Flight QR579 from Delhi to Doha was forced to make an emergency landing in Karachi, Pakistan. After smoke was detected in the plane’s cargo bay, the flight was diverted to Pakistan. On the route, Qatar Airways was using an Airbus A350.

As per the data of one of the flight tracking websites, “FlightAware,” QR579 flew from Delhi at its scheduled departure time of 3.50 AM and landed in Karachi at 5.45 AM, 1.15 hours after the departure. The flight was supposed to land at Doha International Airport at 7.15 AM.

“Qatar Airways flight QR579 from Delhi to Doha on 21 March diverted to Karachi, having declared an emergency due to the indication of smoke detected in the cargo hold. The aircraft landed safely at Karachi where emergency services met it, and passengers disembarked orderly via stairs,” said Qatar Airways.

“The incident is being investigated, and a relief flight is being organised to transport passengers to Doha.” We apologise for any inconvenience caused to our passengers, who will be assisted with their onward travel arrangements,” they added.

Passengers of Qatar Airways flight QR579 disembarked at Karachi airport

A Qatar Airways flight from Delhi to Doha made an emergency landing in Pakistan’s Karachi “due to indication of smoke in the cargo hold”, the airline said. The flight – QR579 – carried over 100 passengers.

The airline said another flight was arranged to take the passengers to Doha.

As per sources, Flight QR579 from Delhi to Doha on 21 March diverted to Karachi, having declared an emergency due to smoke detected in the cargo hold. Aircraft landed safely in Karachi where it was met by emergency services and passengers disembarked,” Qatar Airways said.