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The Hindu
3 days ago
- The Hindu
Air India Express flight to Phuket returns to Hyderabad after technical issue
An Air India Express flight from Hyderabad to Phuket was forced to return shortly after take-off on Saturday (July 19, 2025) morning reportedly due to a technical issue. The Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, operating as flight IX 110, departed from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) at 6.40 a.m., was airborne for only about 17 minutes before it began descending. According to flight tracking data from FlightRadar24, the aircraft had reached an altitude of over 10,000 feet before initiating a return to base. It landed safely back in Hyderabad at 6.57 a.m. The airport officials confirmed that the return was prompted by a technical problem detected after take-off. There has been no official statement from Air India Express as of now regarding the nature of the issue. Passengers aboard the flight took to social media platform X to express frustration and concern. 'Flight IX110 en route Hyderabad to Phuket returns after take-off. It is frustrating as there has not been any update and we are still waiting in the plane for further information,' wrote one user, adding that an airline staff member later informed passengers they would be transferred to another aircraft. Another passenger described the situation as very scary, stating, 'Not sure exactly what's going on with Air India Express planes. We boarded the 737 MAX 8 from Hyderabad to Phuket, flew for barely 10 minutes, and then returned. It's a very, very scary experience.' Data from FlightRadar24 indicated that another aircraft departed from Hyderabad at 1.26 p.m. and is currently en route to Phuket.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Air India Express flight to Phuket returns to Hyderabad shortly after takeoff
An Air India Express flight IX110, en route to Phuket from Hyderabad, made an unexpected return to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport shortly after its takeoff on Tuesday morning. The Boeing 737 Max 8, operating as flight IX110, departed around 6:40 AM, a bit delayed from its scheduled time. NEW DELHI: An Air India Express flight bound for Phuket returned to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport on Tuesday morning shortly after takeoff. According to data from FlightRadar24, flight IX110, operated by a Boeing 737 Max 8 (registration VT-BWA), took off from Hyderabad at 6.40am, around 20 minutes behind its scheduled departure of 6.20am. The flight was originally expected to land in Phuket at 11.45am. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad The reason for the turnaround was not immediately disclosed. Airline and airport officials are yet to issue a statement.
Indian Express
22-04-2025
- Indian Express
Two arrested at Delhi airport for smuggling foreign currency worth over Rs 91 Lakh
Two men allegedly trying to smuggle foreign currency worth Rs 91 lakh out of the country were arrested at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), officials said on Tuesday. Based on a tip-off, the two accused were intercepted by officials of the Customs department when they were set to fly to Bangkok on flight SG 87 on April 20 from Terminal 3 of the airport. A thorough search led to the recovery of € 96,000, concealed in their belongings, as per an official statement. The passengers allegedly admitted that they were trying to smuggle the currency. Officials have seized the foreign currency under Section 110 of the Customs Act, 1962. The currency is liable for confiscation under Section 113 of the same Act, in conjunction with provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999. Both the accused have been arrested under Section 104 of the Customs Act, and further investigation is underway, as per the statement.
