India, Oct. 30 -- An Akasa Air flight headed to Kochi on October 29 reversed course and returned to Bengaluru airport due to a fuel imbalance, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday.

"Akasa Air flight QP 1361, operating from Bengaluru to Kochi on 29 October 2025, initiated an air turn back, landing safely in Bengaluru," an Akasa Air spokesperson said, without revealing what led the pilots to turn back the aircraft.

"At Akasa Air, safety is our highest priority. Our pilots are trained to exercise utmost caution, and an air turn back is a standard precautionary measure. We remain committed to maintaining the highest standards of training, compliance, and operational safety to avoid every such occurrence," the spokesperson said....