Mon Dec 02 07:23:13 UTC 2024: ## Indian Passengers Stranded in Kuwait After Gulf Air Flight Diversion
**Kuwait City, December 2, 2024** – Dozens of Indian passengers experienced a significant delay after their Gulf Air flight from Bahrain to Manchester was diverted to Kuwait due to a technical malfunction. The flight, GF5, departed Bahrain at 2:05 am local time on December 1st but landed in Kuwait at 4:01 am due to an unspecified technical issue.
Passengers reported being stranded at Kuwait International Airport for nearly 20 hours before finally departing for Manchester at 4:34 am on December 2nd. Social media posts highlighted concerns about the lack of assistance initially provided to the stranded passengers.
The Indian Embassy in Kuwait responded swiftly, deploying a team to the airport to coordinate with Gulf Air and provide aid to the affected Indian citizens. The embassy facilitated access to airport lounges, providing food and water to the passengers. Embassy officials remained at the airport until the flight’s departure.
While some passengers initially complained of a lack of assistance, the embassy’s intervention ensured that all Indian passengers were eventually accommodated and transported to their final destination. The incident underscores the challenges faced by passengers during unexpected flight diversions and the role of embassies in assisting citizens in such situations.
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