Rahul Gandhi's Air India flight makes go-around in Lucknow, lands safely on second attempt

All passengers disembarked normally after the landing. Air India has not yet issued a statement on the incident.Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. (File photo: PTI)An Air India flight carrying Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi performed a go-around at Lucknow airport on Tuesday due to gusty winds before landing safely on its second attempt, sources said.Flight AI-1717, travelling from Delhi to Lucknow, aborted its first landing attempt at around 3.45 pm after the crew assessed the weather conditions.The aircraft landed safely about 10 minutes later, at 3.55 pm.All passengers disembarked normally after the landing. Air India has not yet issued a statement on the incident. This is a developing story. It will be updated.- EndsPublished By: Sonali VermaPublished On: Sep 8, 2026 20:04 IST