On Sunday, August 17, Air India flight (AI 504) from Kochi to Delhi, had to abort takeoff due to a technical problem, the airline reported. Initially, the flight was scheduled to takeoff at 10:40 PM. However, the cockpit crew noticed some issues and decided to discontinue the flight, following the Standard Operating Procedures. The flight was later rescheduled for 1 AM on August 18. Scroll down to know more.
Air India Flight Aborts Takeoff
According to Hindustan Times, the Air India flight that was scheduled to take off on Sunday was rescheduled for early Monday. The airline expressed regret for the inconvenience caused by the unexpected situation and emphasised that the safety and well-being of both passengers and crew remain its top priority. Airport officials further added that all passengers deplaned safely, and the airline staff was ensuring proper support to everyone.
During the security checks, after noticing some issues, the pilots halted the takeoff and returned the aircraft to the bay for checks. India Today reported that an official from Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) said that they have decided to abort the takeoff due to a technical problem. The airline changed the aircraft and rescheduled it for 1 AM on Monday.
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Milan To Delhi Flight Cancelled
Before the Kochi to Delhi flight aborted takeoff, a similar incident took place on August 16 as well. India Today reported that Air India cancelled flight AI 138 from Milan to Delhi due to a maintenance problem during pushback. The airline said that the ground team in Milan provided hotel stays for passenger convenience. The airline provided affected passengers with the option of a full refund and free rescheduling. Another reason for cancelling the flight was because the pilots and the crew of the flight had already worked the maximum number of hours allowed by safety rules.
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