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India.com
3 days ago
- India.com
Phuket-bound Air India Express returns in 16 minutes after take-off due to technical issue
(File) New Delhi: A Phuket-bound Air India Express flight returned to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad on Saturday shortly after take-off due to a technical issue. The flight was originally scheduled to land in Phuket at 11.45 am. Flight IX110, operated by a Boeing 737 Max 8, took off to its destination but returned to Hyderabad with a total airborne time of just 16 minutes, leaving passengers frustrated. An Air India Express spokesperson said in a statement that shortly after take-off, 'crew on one of our flights exercised abundant caution and elected to return to Hyderabad on account of a technical issue'. 'We arranged an alternative aircraft on priority, provided refreshments to guests during the delay, and the flight has since departed. We regret the inconvenience while reiterating that safety remains the priority in every aspect of our operations,' the spokesperson added. Passengers took to social media about the tough experience, saying they were left waiting inside the aircraft without any clear communication from the airline. '@DGCAIndia @AirIndiaX flight iX110 en route Hyderabad to Phuket returns after takeoff. Still no update—we're waiting inside the plane. Frustrating,' an affected passenger posted on X. Another posted: 'Thank you @AirIndiaX for making me realise to never ever fly with you again… after being redirected and made to go through an unorganised re-security check.' In an earlier message posted on X, the airline said it apologises 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,' said the airline.
India.com
3 days ago
- India.com
Phuket-bound Air India Express Returns To Hyderabad In 16 Minutes After Take-Off Due To THIS Reason
Hyderabad-Phuket Air India Express Flight: A Phuket-bound Air India Express flight returned to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad on Saturday shortly after take-off due to a technical issue. The flight was originally scheduled to land in Phuket at 11.45 am. Flight IX110, operated by a Boeing 737 Max 8, took off to its destination but returned to Hyderabad with a total airborne time of just 16 minutes, leaving passengers frustrated. An Air India Express spokesperson said in a statement that shortly after take-off, 'crew on one of our flights exercised abundant caution and elected to return to Hyderabad on account of a technical issue'. 'We arranged an alternative aircraft on priority, provided refreshments to guests during the delay, and the flight has since departed. We regret the inconvenience while reiterating that safety remains the priority in every aspect of our operations,' the spokesperson added. Passengers took to social media about the tough experience, saying they were left waiting inside the aircraft without any clear communication from the airline. '@DGCAIndia @AirIndiaX flight iX110 en route Hyderabad to Phuket returns after takeoff. Still no update—we're waiting inside the plane. Frustrating,' an affected passenger posted on X. Another posted: 'Thank you @AirIndiaX for making me realise to never ever fly with you again… after being redirected and made to go through an unorganised re-security check.' In an earlier message posted on X, the airline said it apologises 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,' said the airline.
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.
