Flight Frenzy: Technical Snag Grounds Vijayawada-Bound Flight
A technical issue grounded an Air India flight at Vijayawada's Gannavaram Airport. Passengers including former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu faced disruptions as the airline canceled the flight, offering refunds and rescheduling. Safety was prioritized, highlighting Air India's commitment to safe operations.
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An Air India flight bound for Visakhapatnam from Gannavaram Airport near Vijayawada was cancelled on Thursday night due to a technical snag, according to officials.
Among the inconvenienced passengers were prominent individuals such as former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Minister K Atchennaidu, and senior YSRCP leader B Satyanarayana.
The incident occurred around 8:30 pm, when during taxiing, a problem with the aircraft's engine was detected, prompting the return of the plane to the bay for passenger safety. An Air India spokesperson confirmed the pre-departure detection of the issue and emphasized the airline's dedication to passenger safety, offering affected customers hotel accommodations, full refunds, or complimentary rescheduling options.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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