Air India Express flight with 180 passengers from Kannur to Jeddah turns back due to technical issue
The aircraft with over 180 passengers took off at 7.40 am from Kannur airport, but around two hours into the flight, the pilots found a technical issue and decided to return
An Air India Express flight bound to Jeddah from Kannur returned within two hours of the flight on Tuesday due to a technical issue.
The aircraft with over 180 passengers took off at 7.40 am from Kannur airport, but around two hours into the flight, the pilots found a technical issue and decided to return. The flight landed safely in Kannur.
The aircraft circled the airport for some time to reduce fuel before landing.
Upon inspection of the aircraft, it was found that there was something wrong with the fuel filter.
The aircraft circled the airport for some time to reduce fuel before landing.
An airline spokesperson said the crew of the flight decided to return as a precautionary measure following a technical issue.
"We are arranging an alternative aircraft for the onward journey, and guests have been provided with refreshments and hotel accommodation. We regret the inconvenience and reiterate that safety remains our highest priority in every aspect of our operations," the spokesperson said, as per a PTI report.
On June 12, the Lucknow-Delhi flight was delayed by over six hours after a hoax bomb threat was received shortly before take-off.
The IndiGo flight 6E 2111, carrying around 180 passengers, was scheduled to depart from Lucknow at 10.45 am but finally took off around 4.15 pm. It landed in the national capital an hour later.
PTI, citing sources, reported that the aircraft crew had received information about a possible bomb threat on board. Another source told PTI that a tissue paper with "bomb" written on it was found inside the lavatory of the aircraft, leading to a panic, but later turned out to be a hoax.
No bomb or any harmful substance was found in the aircraft during the inspection, the source said, adding that further legal and security procedures were underway.
An IndiGo spokesperson said that authorities were informed immediately after the crew received the threat.
This is a developing story. Check back later for more updates.
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