An Air India Express flight on Sunday failed to take off from Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad due to a technical issue and subsequent watch hour limitations at the airport, an Air India Express spokesperson said.
The spokesperson mentioned that the flight will depart once the airport becomes available for commercial operations in the morning.
The airline has offered passengers several options, including hotel accommodation, complimentary rescheduling, or cancellation with a full refund.
“One of our flights from Hindon is operating with a delay, as it could not take off following a technical issue and subsequent watch hour limitations at the airport. The flight will depart once the airport is available for commercial operations in the morning. We have provided guests with options including hotel accommodation, complimentary rescheduling, or cancellation with a full refund,” the spokesperson added.
Further details are awaited.
On July 23, another Air India Express flight (IX375) from Kozhikode to Doha returned to its origin shortly after takeoff due to a technical issue.
The flight took off at 9:17 AM and landed safely back at Calicut International Airport at 11:12 AM. The airline arranged for an alternative aircraft and provided refreshments to the passengers. The flight later departed as scheduled.
According to the spokesperson,
“One of our flights returned to Kozhikode, Kerala, after takeoff due to a technical issue. We arranged an alternative aircraft on a priority basis and provided the guests with refreshments during the delay, and the flight has since departed.”
Flight IX375, a Boeing 737-86N, was scheduled to depart Kozhikode at 08:50 AM and arrive in Doha by 10:50 AM. The aircraft took off slightly behind schedule at 09:17 AM but was diverted back to Kozhikode shortly after departure. It was diverted to Calicut International Airport, according to Flightradar24.
(With inputs from ANI)
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