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News18
3 days ago
- News18
Phuket-Bound Air India Express Flight Returns To Hyderabad Shortly After Takeoff
An Air India Express flight from Hyderabad to Phuket returned to Rajiv Gandhi Airport due to a technical issue. Passengers waited without clear communication. A Phuket-bound Air India Express flight from Hyderabad returned to city's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport on Saturday morning shortly after takeoff due to a technical issue. According to flight tracking data from FlightRadar24, Air India Express flight IX110 (Hyderabad-Phuket), operated by a Boeing 737 Max 8 (registration VT-BWA), took off from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at 6:41 am but returned by 6:57 am, with a total airborne time of just 16 minutes, due to a technical issue. The flight was originally scheduled to land in Phuket at 11:45 am. Agitated passengers stormed the social media about the experience, saying they were left waiting inside the aircraft without any clear communication from the airline. Airline Responds While replying to a passenger, Air India Express apologised on X for the disruption and clarified that the delay was caused by a technical glitch. 'We apologise for the inconvenience caused due to the disruption of your flight. Please note that the delay was due to technical reasons, as ensuring our guest's safety remains our top priority. We are working on resolving the issue and are currently awaiting the updated ETD. Our team will keep you informed and provide the necessary assistance regarding the departure time. We sincerely apologise once again and look forward to providing you with a better experience the next time you fly with us," it said in a post on X. Earlier this week, an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Imphal was forced to return mid-air on Thursday morning soon after takeoff following a technical snag. The aircraft underwent mandatory checks before resuming its journey and finally landed in Imphal nearly four and a half hours after its original departure time. In another incident, an IndiGo flight — 6E-6271 — from Delhi to Goa reportedly suffered an engine failure mid-air and was diverted to Mumbai, where it landed safely. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Imphal-bound Indigo flight returns mid-air to Delhi after technical snag
New Delhi: An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Imphal was forced to return mid-air soon after takeoff on Thursday morning due to a technical snag. After going through mandatory checks, the flight departed from Delhi again and reached Imphal around 2.53 pm. The two-hour and 45-minute flight became an ordeal for passengers for nearly four and a half hours. Flight 6E-5118 first departed from IGI Airport around 10.25 am for Imphal but was forced to turn back to Delhi. It landed at Delhi Airport around 11.16 am. After undergoing checks, the flight took off from Delhi again around 12.30 pm. It finally reached Imphal around 2.53 pm, against the scheduled time of 1.10 pm. An IndiGo spokesperson said, "A minor technical snag was detected soon after take-off on flight 6E-5118 operating from Delhi to Imphal on July 17, 2025. As a precautionary step, the pilots decided to turn back and landed safely at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi. In line with the mandatory procedures, the aircraft underwent necessary checks and resumed the journey shortly thereafter." You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi The IndiGo spokesperson added that the inconvenience caused to their customers is regretted. This comes just a day after another IndiGo flight—6E-6271—on the way from Delhi to Goa reportedly suffered one engine failure and was diverted to Mumbai, where it landed safely. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo On June 19, a Leh-bound IndiGo flight returned to Delhi after being airborne for nearly two hours due to technical issues. The flight landed safely in Delhi. An Aeroflot aircraft, which took off from Bangkok for Moscow, was forced to make an emergency landing at the Delhi airport on May 6. The aircraft, operating flight SU273, was diverted to Delhi due to suspected fumes in the cabin. In April, a Jeddah-Delhi flight made an emergency landing at IGI Airport after a suspected flat tyre. However, the flight with 404 passengers landed safely.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Imphal bound IndiGo flight returns to Delhi due to technical snag; 2nd incident in less than 24 hours
Representative image NEW DELHI: An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Imphal was forced to turn back shortly after takeoff on Thursday morning due to a technical snag. Flight 6E-5118, operated by an Airbus A321 aircraft (registration VT-IMR), departed from Delhi at 10.34am—nine minutes behind its scheduled departure time of 10.25am. 'A minor technical snag was detected soon after take-off on flight 6E 5118 operating from Delhi to Imphal on 17 July 2025. As a precautionary step, the pilots decided to turn-back and landed safely at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi." You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi "In line with the mandatory procedures, the aircraft underwent necessary checks and resumed the journey shortly thereafter. Inconvenience caused to our customers is regretted. As always, safety and security of the customers, crew and aircraft is of utmost importance to us, " said Indigo spokesperson. The flight was scheduled to land in Imphal at 1:10pm but was diverted back to the national capital shortly after takeoff due to a technical issue. This comes just a day after another IndiGo flight—6E-6271—heading from Delhi to Goa experienced a mid-air engine failure and had to make an emergency landing in Mumbai on Wednesday. That aircraft, an Airbus A320neo, landed safely at 9:52pm on Wednesday after the snag was detected mid-air, a source said. All passengers were shifted to another flight.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Automotive
- The Hindu
Delhi-Goa IndiGo plane makes emergency landing at Mumbai airport due to engine failure
A Goa-bound IndiGo flight from Delhi made an emergency landing here after it was diverted to the city due to a mid-air engine failure, according to a source. The flight, operated with an Airbus A320neo, made an emergency landing at 9.52 pm, the source said. The number of people on board could not be immediately known. "Full emergency declared for IndiGo flight 6E-6271, operating on Delhi-Goa route after it was diverted to Mumbai due to one engine failure," the source said. Further details are awaited.
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First Post
6 days ago
- General
- First Post
Delhi to Goa IndiGo flight makes emergency landing in Mumbai after engine failure: Report
An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Goa was forced to make an emergency landing at Mumbai airport read more An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Goa had to make an emergency landing at Mumbai airport after an engine failure, as reported by PTI News agency. This mid-air incident follows the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad over a month ago, which claimed the lives of all but one of the 242 people on board and 19 others on the ground, marking India's deadliest aviation disaster in a decade. Aircraft declared 'full emergency' The IndiGo flight, an Airbus A320neo, safely landed at Mumbai airport at 9:52 pm after declaring a full emergency due to an engine failure. Details on the number of passengers on board were not immediately available. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'Full emergency declared for IndiGo flight 6E-6271, operating on the Delhi-Goa route after it was diverted to Mumbai due to one engine failure,' a source was quoted as saying by PTI. (This is a developing story)
