Rahul Gandhi's flight makes go-around before landing in Lucknow

News agency-feeds Rahul Gandhi's flight makes go-around before landing in Lucknow Rahul Gandhi's flight makes go-around before landing in Lucknow Agency: , Last Updated: September 08, 2026, 22:00 IST 3 Quick Answers Representational image (Image: News18) Lucknow, Sep 8 (PTI) Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's flight from Delhi made a go-around before landing at Lucknow airport on Tuesday due to weather conditions, aviation sources said. Gandhi was on his way to Lucknow to proceed to his parliamentary constituency, Raebareli, for a two-day visit. The Air India-operated Airbus A320 flight had a scheduled arrival at 3.30 pm but landed at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport at around 3.55 pm, the sources said. 'The flight had departed Delhi around 20-25 minutes behind schedule. On its first approach, the aircraft did not land due to light rain and low atmospheric pressure conditions and made a go-around," the source said, adding it's a 'normal practice in such weather conditions." 'The aircraft landed safely around seven minutes after the go-around, following which passengers disembarked and proceeded to their respective destinations," the person added. Upon landing, the Congress leader was welcomed at the airport by party workers and local leaders, including Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai and Akhand Pratap Singh. He then left for Raebareli by road. Gandhi, who represents Raebareli in the Lok Sabha, reached the constituency towards evening. He was scheduled to meet party workers and locals, and a few groups. On Wednesday, he will attend a district development coordination and monitoring committee (DISHA) meeting and review development works. PTI KIS VN VN News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Quick Answers Powered by Ask News18 Why did Rahul Gandhi's flight make a go-around before landing in Lucknow on September 8, 2026? Rahul Gandhi's flight made a go-around before landing at Lucknow airport on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, due to light rain and low atmospheric pressure conditions. This is considered a normal practice in such weather conditions to ensure safety. What was Rahul Gandhi's destination after landing in Lucknow on September 8, 2026? After landing in Lucknow, Rahul Gandhi immediately left by road for his parliamentary constituency, Raebareli, for a two-day visit. He was scheduled to meet party workers and locals there. Which airline operated the flight carrying Rahul Gandhi that experienced a go-around in Lucknow? The flight carrying Rahul Gandhi, which made a go-around before landing in Lucknow, was an Air India-operated Airbus A320. It was flight AI-1717 from Delhi. Powered by Ask News18 ADD YOUR COMMENT First Published: September 08, 2026, 22:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Loading comments...