According to reports, the A380 landed safely in Hangzhou at approximately 9:00 PM local time on July 22 after thunderstorms disrupted operations at Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Weather Diversion Led To Overnight DelayCredit: ShutterstockFlight tracking information shows EK302 diverted to Hangzhou after adverse weather made landing in Shanghai unsafe. Open tracker →Reports indicate Chinese border inspection procedures and airport operational requirements prevented the doors from being opened until immigration personnel arrived several hours later. Subscribe for deeper insights on flight diversions Want clearer context on incidents like the A380 diversion? The incident has also renewed discussion about lengthy onboard ground delays following international diversions.