An Air India Express flight bound for Doha from Calicut International Airport on Wednesday returned a couple of hours after takeoff due to a technical fault.
An Air India Express aircraft on a runway. (Reuters)
An airport official told PTI that flight IX 375, which had 188 passengers, including the pilots and crew, took off from Calicut at around 9.07 AM but returned to the same airport two hours later at 11.12 AM.
{{^htLoading}} {{/htLoading}}
"There was some technical issue in the aircraft's cabin AC. It was not an emergency landing," the official said.
The passengers safely deboarded the plane. According to airport authorities, either the technical issue would be rectified or another aircraft would be arranged for the travellers to resume their journey.
An Air India Express spokesperson said that it was a "precautionary landing" due to a technical error, and an alternative flight would be arranged for the passengers by 1:30 p.m.
"Till then all arrangements, like food and water, have been made for the passengers at the airport," he said.
Though the aircraft sustained some damage, passengers and crew members disembarked safely. The aircraft in question was a two-year-old Airbus aircraft previously operated by Vistara.
{{/usCountry}}
{{#usCountry}}
Though the aircraft sustained some damage, passengers and crew members disembarked safely. The aircraft in question was a two-year-old Airbus aircraft previously operated by Vistara.
{{/usCountry}}
According to the airline, Hong Kong to Delhi Flight AI 315 suffered an auxiliary power unit (APU) fire shortly after landing and parking at the gate on Tuesday, July 22.
Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.
Get the latest India News, breaking headlines and real-time updates from across the country. Stay informed about politics, government policies, crime, weather and major national developments.
Get the latest India News, breaking headlines and real-time updates from across the country. Stay informed about politics, government policies, crime, weather and major national developments.
Home/India News/Doha-bound Air India Express flight develops technical snag, returns to Calicut airport
{{^htLoading}}
Advertisement
{{/htLoading}}
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
{{#usCountry}}{{/usCountry}}
Hindustantimes wants to start sending you push notifications. Click allow to subscribe
