BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 23. The captain of the
Air Astana Airbus A321 aircraft, operating the Tbilisi-Almaty
flight, requested an emergency landing at Heydar Aliyev
International Airport, Trend reports.
The reason was a sharp deterioration in the health of one of the
passengers on board.
Following the request, the airport’s crisis center was
mobilized, ground services were promptly coordinated, and all
necessary safety measures were taken. The aircraft successfully
landed at 00:25 local time.
The passenger was immediately provided with medical assistance
and was handed over to an ambulance crew and taken to one of the
city hospitals for further examination.
At the same time, by decision of Air Astana, the departure of
the flight to its destination was delayed. The remaining passengers
were accommodated in a hotel.
Heydar Aliyev International Airport continues to adhere to the
principle of prompt and professional response to emergency
situations and ensuring the highest standards of passenger
safety.
