Husband-wife's mid-air fight forces Bangkok bound Lufthansa flight to land in Delhi

On Wednesday, a marital dispute between a husband and wife reportedly compelled a flight to make an unscheduled landing at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport.

According to reports, the altercation between the couple resulted in the diversion of a Munich-Bangkok Lufthansa flight to Delhi, with subsequent disembarkation.

Fight between couples is quite common but on Wednesday an argument between a husband and wife reportedly forced a flight to land in Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI).


As per reports, the fight between the couple led to the diversion of a Munich-Bangkok Lufthansa flight to Delhi on Wednesday following which they were deboarded.

Lufthansa flight LH772 touched down at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport at 10:26 am after the pilots communicated with the Air Traffic Control (ATC) about a "situation and possible unruly passenger."

The decision to divert the flight was made following reports from the cabin crew indicating disruptive behavior on board, specifically citing a dispute between the husband and wife, according to a source quoted by newswire agency ANI.

While the cause of the altercation remains unknown, the aviation security at Delhi airport confirmed that the flight had to be redirected due to the conflict between the German man and his Thai wife.

The couple's disagreement prompted the Lufthansa flight to seek permission to land at IGI, which was granted.

An official disclosed that the wife initially complained about her husband's behavior to the pilot, claiming she felt "threatened" and sought intervention.

Currently, the situation is evolving, and the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) security personnel, flight crew, and other staff are engaging with the couple in the terminal area following their disembarkation from the flight.

It is anticipated that the flight will resume its journey after addressing the issues with the involved passengers.