A Kuwait-bound Air India Express flight made an emergency landing at the Kozhikode (Calicut) airport in Kerala on Friday morning after a fire warning in the cargo compartment.
The flight took off from the nearby Karipur airport with 17 passengers and six crew members.
Airport Director-in charge, Muhammed Sahid told PTI that all the passengers and crew on board flight IX 393 are safe.
The flight had taken off at 08.38 AM and landed safely by 9.11 AM.
After the alarm went off, the pilot chose to return and the aircraft landed safely, Air India Express sources told PTI, adding on the investigation, it was found that it was a false alarm.
The aircraft is still under investigation and alternate arrangements are being made for the passengers, the sources added.
LinkedIn User Alleges Mistreatment Of Elderly Mother By Air India Express, Airline Responds Kerala Man Tries To Open Door Of Air India Express Flight, Arrested At Airport Kerala Seeks Aid For Woman Who Couldn't Meet Dying Husband In Oman India Calls Out Canada's Move Against Outlet That Interviewed S Jaishankar Elon Musk In Trump Family's Election Victory Photo, But Melania Is Missing Indian-Origin Woman Buys Matthew Perry's Los Angeles Home, Performs 'Puja' Who Will Staff Trump's Government? A look At Top Contenders US Military Judge Rules 9/11 Mastermind Plea Deal Is Valid US Says Israel To Open New Gaza Crossing For Aid As Deadline Looms Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.