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Bangkok Post
20 hours ago
- Bangkok Post
Hong Kong's Cathay says sorry to passengers stuck on Bangkok-bound plane without air con
Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways has apologised to the passengers of a Bangkok-bound flight after a technical issue left them stuck on the plane without air conditioning before they were transferred to another aircraft. Social media users claimed it was not the first such incident to involve the plane this week. The airline did not address the concerns when asked by the South China Moring Post. Cathay Pacific said on Thursday night that flight CX705 was originally scheduled to depart from Hong Kong at 8am (7am Thailand time), but was delayed as a result of a technical issue that occurred during boarding and affected the cabin's air conditioning. According to accounts online, passengers were forced to wait on board the plane for more than one hour without air conditioning before being swapped to another aircraft. Cathay stopped short of saying how long passengers were forced to wait on the plane. "I don't know if it is the air conditioning or the power systems that have issues. They could not even use the PA system," one user said. The Hong Kong Observatory said temperatures in Chek Lap Kok, where the airport is located, were among the highest in the city on Thursday, reaching 35 degrees Celsius. Cathay said it had arranged a replacement aircraft, which departed from Hong Kong airport at 10.48am on the same day. Passengers offered eligible customers and those in need of special assistance access to its lounge, while economy class passengers received meal vouchers, it added. "The safety of our customers and crew guides every decision we make. We sincerely apologise to our affected customers for the inconvenience and appreciate their understanding," the airline said. But Cathay did not address the South China Morning Post 's queries about whether the incident was the third time this week that the same aircraft had experienced technical difficulties. Another Facebook user said flight CX705 was originally supposed to use a Cathay aircraft with the registration B-LAE, adding that the aircraft had already broken down twice this week before Thursday's incident. The social media user said the aircraft was supposed to fly to Urumqi on Monday and Denpasar on Tuesday, but had suffered from mechanical issues.
India Gazette
06-07-2025
- General
- India Gazette
Thai Lion Air Flight grounded at Kolkata airport with technical fault, departs safely with 96 passengers
New Delhi [India], July 6 (ANI): A Bangkok-bound Thai Lion Air plane, which was temporarily grounded at Kolkata Airport in the early hours of July 5 after encountering a technical issue during taxiing and forcing it to return to the bay, resumed flight operations successfully on Sunday. Flight TLM242 from Don Mueang International Airport, Bangkok, arrived in Kolkata at 01:23 AM IST on July 5, carrying 151 passengers. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, was scheduled to operate the return leg as TLM243. After being cleared for pushback from Stand 60R at 2:35 AM IST, the aircraft reported a technical malfunction and requested to return. It was re-parked at Stand 34 by 2:43 AM IST. The outbound flight was subsequently cancelled, and 130 passengers were deboarded and provided hotel accommodation. Airport authorities noted that the aircraft's extended stay on the apron also caused a 25-minute delay to an incoming Qatar Airways flight due to stand availability issues. Following inspections and technical clearance, the airline resumed services the next day. A rescheduled flight, operating under the call sign SL243D, took off from Kolkata at 6:17 AM IST on July 6, carrying 96 passengers to Bangkok. Earlier on Saturday, Thai Lion, having call sign TLM 242, landed at Kolkata Airport at 0123, with 151 Passengers on board from Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok, Thailand. The aircraft bearing registration HSLGS took Pushback from 60R at 0235. After taking Pushback, it reported Technical and requested a return to Bay. The flight with Call Sign TLM 243 once again parked at parking stand 34 at 0243. All 130 Passengers were sent to the Hotel. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
28-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Chennai-bound Air India flight returns to Mumbai after ‘burning smell' in cabin
A Chennai-bound Air India flight from Mumbai returned to its origin airport after a burning smell came from inside the cabin, the airline's spokesperson said on Saturday, confirming the return. The Mumbai to Chennai Air India AI639 flight made the precautionary air-return on June 27.(X/@Aviationa2z) The flight AI639 'safely' made the precautionary return to Mumbai airport on June 27. An Air India spokesperson said, 'The crew of flight AI639 operating from Mumbai to Chennai on Friday, 27 June 2025, made a precautionary air-return to Mumbai due to a burning smell in the cabin.' ALSO READ | Air India passenger turns unruly mid-air, abuses co-flyer minutes before landing on Amritsar–Delhi flight "The flight landed safely back in Mumbai, and an aircraft change was initiated. Our ground colleagues in Mumbai provided all necessary support to passengers to minimise the inconvenience caused by this unforeseen disruption. At Air India, the safety and wellbeing of our guests and crew remain top priority," the spokesperson added. In another separate incident, a non-specific security alert was detected on one of Air India's aircraft on Friday. The airline's spokesperson said that following security procedures, the aircraft was cleared for the next flight. "A non-specific security alert was detected on one of our aircraft. Standard security procedures were duly carried out, and the aircraft has been cleared for the next flight. Air India accords top priority to the safety and security of its passengers and crew," the spokesperson said. ALSO READ | Bangkok-bound Air India flight delayed by over five hours in Mumbai due to hay stuck in aircraft's wings Earlier, an Air India Express flight from Delhi to Jammu also made a forced return to its origin point due to a technical issue mid-flight. The flight, an Airbus A320 aircraft, was scheduled to depart at 10:40 am but took off after a delay of over 20 minutes, at 11:04 am. According to Flighradar24 website, the flight was expected to land in Jammu at 12:05 pm, instead was diverted back to the national capital. An Air India Express spokesperson confirmed the development and said, "An alternative aircraft was arranged to operate our Delhi-Jammu flight after the original aircraft returned to Delhi due to a technical issue. We regret the inconvenience caused." ALSO READ | Air India crash: Black box flown to Delhi, decoding process underway The recent security-related issues with aircraft, especially those of Air India, have been hitting the headlines following the June 12 crash of the Gatwick-bound plane in Ahmedabad, killing 270 persons. Of the deceased, 241 were on board the Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner flight, while the remaining 29 were those present on the ground. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is currently investigating the tragic plane crash.
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Time of India
Air India aircraft cleared after alert triggers security checks
An Air India aircraft was cleared for operations on Friday after it underwent standard security checks following a non-specific alert, the airline said in a statement, reported Moneycontrol. 'A non-specific security alert was detected on one of our aircraft. Standard security procedures were duly carried out, and the aircraft has been cleared for the next flight,' an Air India spokesperson said, adding, 'Air India accords top priority to the safety and security of its passengers and crew.' The airline did not disclose details such as the route, the number of passengers, or the timing of the incident. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is It Possible to Get a Flatter Tummy After 50—And How? Lulutox Separately, a Bangkok-bound Air India flight from Mumbai was held back for over five hours on June 25 after hay was found stuck in one of the aircraft's wings. 'This was immediately attended to, and the aircraft was subsequently cleared for operation,' the airline said. While Air India did not confirm specifics, flight-tracking website showed that flight AI 2354, operated by an Airbus A320Neo, was scheduled to depart Mumbai at 7:45 am and took off only around 1 pm. Live Events In another incident earlier this week, an Air India Express flight from Jaipur to Dubai was cancelled on Monday after the pilot reported a technical glitch before take-off. The aircraft, a 189-seater Boeing 737 Max, was scheduled to depart at 6:35 am but returned from the runway after the snag was detected. 'While it was on the runway, a technical snag came to the notice of the pilot, following which the take off was aborted,' an airport official said. The flight was subsequently cancelled after technical checks were carried out.
Economic Times
27-06-2025
- General
- Economic Times
Bangkok-bound Air India flight 'held back' at Mumbai airport for over 5 hours
Agencies A Bangkok-bound Air India flight from the city was held back for over five hours on June 25, after some hay was found stuck in one of the aircraft's wings, the airline has said. This was immediately attended to, and the aircraft was subsequently cleared for operation, Air India said in a statement. The Tata Group-run airline did not share other key details such as the number of passengers and crew on board, the type of aircraft, the scheduled time of departure and for how long the passengers remained stranded at the Mumbai airport. However, according to flight tracking website the flight AI 2354, operated by an Airbus A320Neo plane, was scheduled to depart from Mumbai at 7.45 am. However, it departed after a delay of over five hours -- around 1 pm. "AI2354 scheduled to operate from Mumbai to Bangkok on 25 June 2025 was held back as some hay was found stuck below the left wing of the operating aircraft," Air India said in a statement on Friday. This was immediately attended to, and the aircraft was subsequently cleared for operation, the airline said, adding that the source of the hay (getting below the wing)could not be identified. It also said as the flight crew came under the regulatory flight duty time limitations, the flight could not depart immediately. The service provider handling the aircraft at Mumbai airport has been instructed to investigate the matter, which has been duly reported to the safety regulator, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Air India said in the statement. The passengers were disembarked and served refreshments, and the flight departed as soon as a fresh set of flight crew reported, the airline added. The incident came days after the DGCA detected multiple violations related to airlines, airports, aircraft maintenance works, and repeated defects in multiple cases during its surveillance at major airports, an exercise carried out in less than two weeks after the June 12 Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. Without disclosing names of the airlines, airports and other entities in relation to the defects, the regulator had on Tuesday said surveillance covered multiple critical areas such as flight operations, airworthiness, ramp safety, Air Traffic Control (ATC), Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) systems, and pre-flight medical evaluations. The surveillance was done last week and the DGCA is stepping up efforts to strength the overall safety oversight of the aviation ecosystem. PTI (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates) Elevate your knowledge and leadership skills at a cost cheaper than your daily tea. Profits plenty, prices attractive, still PSU stocks languish. Why? Why Sebi must give up veto power over market infra institutions Oil, war, and the Hormuz gambit: Why the 2025 standoff won't mirror the 2022 shock! Second only to L&T, but controversies may weaken this infra powerhouse's growth story Stock Radar: Titan Company bounces back after testing 200-DMA in June; breaks out from 1-month consolidation – what should investors do? Long- or medium-term investing: Invest in ability & balance sheet; 6 large-caps from different sectors, with upside potential of up to 36% Weekly Top Picks: These stocks scored 10 on 10 on Stock Reports Plus These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 23% return in 1 year, according to analysts
