Air India London-Delhi flight delayed by 11 hours due to aircraft and crew issues
The flight was originally scheduled to depart at around 2035 hours on August 1, according to information available on flight tracking website Flightradar24.com.Details about the number of passengers was not immediately available. The flight will be operated with a Dreamliner Boeing 787-9.On Thursday, the London-bound Dreamliner aborted takeoff at the Delhi airport due to a technical issue and an alternate Dreamliner operated the flight to London."Flight AI2017, operating from Delhi to London on July 31, returned to the bay due to a suspected technical issue. The cockpit crew decided to discontinue the takeoff run following standard operating procedures and brought the aircraft back for precautionary checks," the airline said in a statement on Thursday and added that an alternative aircraft was being deployed.In the statement on Friday, Air India said the passengers are being duly informed about the revised departure time."Our ground colleagues in London will make every effort to minimise the inconvenience caused to any passenger by offering hotel accommodation and refreshments. Full refunds on cancellation or complimentary rescheduling will also be offered to passengers based on their preference," it added.Generally, the duration of the London-Delhi flight is around 10 hours.- EndsMust Watch
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