Technical Glitch Grounds Akasa Air Flight in Pune

Passengers on Akasa Air flight QP1312 spent over 90 minutes inside the aircraft before being asked to disembark after a technical issue was identified in the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The flight was scheduled to depart from Pune at 8:50 am, with boarding commencing around 8:10 am; however, the aircraft was unable to take off due to an unexpected technical issue.

Passengers aboard an Akasa Air flight from Pune to Bengaluru were deplaned after a last-minute technical glitch was detected, delaying the flight by more than an hour and a half.

Passengers on Akasa Air flight QP1312 spent over 90 minutes inside the aircraft before being asked to disembark after a technical issue was identified in the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The flight was scheduled to depart Pune at 8:50 am, with boarding beginning around 8:10 am, but the aircraft could not take off due to an unexpected glitch.

In a statement, Akasa Air confirmed the delay, stating that the aircraft was undergoing inspection and that the flight had been rescheduled to depart at 1:15 p.m. The airline added that affected passengers were offered the option to reschedule on an evening flight, while refunds were initiated for those who chose not to travel. Akasa Air said, its ground staff and Akasa Care Officers were assisting passengers at the airport and reiterated that passenger safety remains its highest priority, while expressing regret for the inconvenience caused. As the delay extended into the afternoon, several passengers remained uncertain about their onward travel plans earlier in the day. The airline’s spokesperson was not immediately available for further comment beyond the issued statement.

(With inputs from agencies.)