An Air India Express flight from Vijayawada to Visakhapatnam was canceled due to a technical problem. The pilot identified the issue during pre-departure checks, returning the aircraft to the ramp as a safety measure. The airline provided affected passengers with hotel accommodations, refreshments, and options for a refund or rescheduled travel.
This follows another recent incident where a flight from Jeddah diverted to Kochi over suspected tire damage. That aircraft landed safely after a likely runway obstruction in Saudi Arabia. Passengers were later transported to their original destination by road.
The carrier has also warned passengers about potential weather-related schedule disruptions, particularly from fog in northern India. It has offered complimentary flight changes or refunds for those impacted by such conditions.
This follows another recent incident where a flight from Jeddah diverted to Kochi over suspected tire damage. That aircraft landed safely after a likely runway obstruction in Saudi Arabia. Passengers were later transported to their original destination by road.
The carrier has also warned passengers about potential weather-related schedule disruptions, particularly from fog in northern India. It has offered complimentary flight changes or refunds for those impacted by such conditions.
