Air India Express Hyderabad-Phuket Flight Makes U-turn Minutes After Take Off Due To Technical Snag

An Air India Express flight IX 110 en route to Phuket from Hyderabad on Saturday returned to its base minutes after takeoff due to a technical snag.

The flight took off at 6.20 am on Saturday (July 19). The pilot found a technical glitch in the aircraft following the take off and immediately made a U-turn, according to reports.

In a statement, an Air India Express Spokesperson said, "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 airline spokesperson added.

Earlier on July 16, An IndiGo flight 6E 6271 en route from Delhi to Goa was diverted to Mumbai after a technical issue was detected mid-air. 

According to an official statement from an IndiGo spokesperson, the aircraft landed safely in Mumbai.

"We regret the inconvenience caused to our customers due to this unforeseen situation. At IndiGo, the safety and security of the customers, crew, and aircraft are of utmost importance," the spokesperson said

In a statement, a Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Mumbai (CSMIA) Spokesperson, stated, "Passengers were safely deboarded and assisted by terminal staff. While the airline coordinates alternative onward travel for the passengers, CSMIA's Terminal Operations team remains on standby to provide all necessary support. There has been no impact on overall airport operations. At CSMIA, safety always remains our highest priority," the statement added.

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