Bengaluru-Bound Flight Deplaned at Pune Chasing Technical Glitches

A Bengaluru-bound Akasa Air flight was delayed at Pune Airport on Tuesday after a technical issue was detected in the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, forcing passengers to deplane after waiting onboard for more than an hour.

A Bengaluru-bound Akasa Air flight was delayed at Pune Airport on Tuesday after a technical issue was detected in the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, forcing passengers to deplane after waiting onboard for more than an hour.

Akasa Air flight QP1312 was scheduled to depart Pune at 8:50 am, with boarding beginning around 8:10 am. However, the aircraft was unable to take off after a last-minute technical glitch was identified, prompting an inspection and an unscheduled delay.

In a statement, Akasa Air said the aircraft was undergoing technical checks and confirmed that the flight had been rescheduled to depart at 1:15 pm. 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.

Earlier in the day, passengers remained uncertain about their travel plans as the delay stretched into the afternoon.

(With inputs from agencies.)