Air India Express Archives

16 Oct

Saudi Arabia Travel Update: Air India Extends Flight Suspension For 3 Cities, Full Refunds For Passengers

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Air India has extended its suspension of flights connecting India with Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam until October 20, 2026, as airlines continue to monitor the changing security situation in the Middle East. The decision, announced on Friday, October 16, means passengers scheduled to travel on the affected services will need to review their bookings and make alternative arrangements. The airline had previously cancelled these flights until October 17. The latest extension pushes the disruption forward by three days, with no confirmed date yet for the resumption of normal operations. Air India said it was keeping a…

Air India Express flight makes emergency landing in Lucknow following cockpit smoke alarm

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Lucknow (Gurpreet Singh): A Delhi-bound Air India Express flight operating from Bagdogra was forced to make an emergency landing at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport on Monday evening. The pilot of flight IX1523 issued a "Mayday" distress call after the crew detected smoke emanating from the avionics bay, the section of the aircraft housing critical electronic systems. The Airbus A320 was diverted to Lucknow immediately following the alert to ensure the safety of those on board. The aircraft landed safely at 5:18 pm after local Air Traffic Control was notified of the technical emergency. A total of 148 individuals, including…

Air India Express Jet Makes Precautionary Touchdown in Kochi

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Kochi (Rajeev Sharma): An Air India Express flight en route from Saudi Arabia to Kerala was forced to change course on Thursday after a mechanical concern was reported during the final phase of the journey. The aircraft, which had departed Jeddah for Kozhikode with about 160 passengers on board, was redirected to Kochi as a safety measure. Officials at Cochin International Airport confirmed that the diversion was prompted by a suspected malfunction involving the aircraft’s landing gear. Anticipating the arrival, airport authorities activated emergency response systems and positioned fire and medical teams along the runway. The aircraft landed without incident…