Stranded Skies: Passengers Protest Air India Delay

Passengers protested a delay of an Air India flight from Kochi to Kuwait due to technical issues, as reported by Cochin International Airport Limited. The flight, initially set for 4:30 pm, was postponed to 9 am the next day. Passengers requested alternative arrangements as efforts to resolve the issue continued.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Kochi | Updated: 15-02-2026 22:54 IST | Created: 15-02-2026 22:54 IST
Stranded Skies: Passengers Protest Air India Delay
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Passengers reacted with frustration after an Air India flight from Kochi to Kuwait experienced an unexpected delay. The postponement, caused by technical issues, sparked protests at the Cochin International Airport.

The flight, originally scheduled for departure at 4:30 pm, could not take off due to a technical snag identified upon the aircraft's arrival at the airport. In response, passengers expressed their dissatisfaction and demanded alternative travel arrangements.

According to a spokesperson from Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL), the flight has been rescheduled to leave at 9 am the following day. Efforts are ongoing to quickly address the technical problems, assuring passengers that the airline is working to resolve the issue promptly.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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