Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

flight-is-diverted

phrase
flt iz dɪˈvɜːrtɪd
Definition
A term used to describe a situation where an aircraft is redirected to a different airport than its intended destination, usually due to safety concerns, weather conditions, or other operational issues.
Examples
  • Due to severe thunderstorms, the flight is diverted to a nearby city.
  • Passengers were informed that their flight was diverted because of a technical issue.
  • The flight is diverted to avoid congestion at the main airport.
Meaning
The act of changing the course of a flight to land at another airport instead of the original one.
Synonyms
  • redirected flight
  • rerouted flight
  • altered flight path