The airline added that emergency services were deployed as a precaution in line with airport safety procedures. The flight was expected to depart about three hours later than scheduled.
An Air India Express flight travelling from Kannur to Jeddah returned to Kannur airport on Tuesday after pilots detected a technical issue during the journey. The aircraft, carrying more than 180 passengers, landed safely without any reported injuries.
According to airport sources cited by PTI, the flight had taken off from Kannur at 7.40 am and was heading to Jeddah when the issue was identified mid-air.
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Flight returns as precautionary measure
The pilots reportedly detected the technical problem around two hours after departure. Following standard safety procedures, they decided to discontinue the journey and return to the departure airport.
The aircraft landed safely at Kannur airport.
"The flight landed safely in Kannur. We will know what the problem is hereafter," airport sources told news agency PTI.
Further details regarding the nature of the technical issue were not immediately available.
More than 180 passengers onboard
The flight was carrying over 180 passengers when it turned back. Airport authorities confirmed that the aircraft completed a safe landing and there were no reports of injuries or emergencies during the return.
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The incident comes amid heightened attention on aviation safety, with airlines and authorities continuing to prioritise precautionary measures whenever technical concerns arise during operations.
FAQs:
Why did the Air India Express flight return to Kannur?
A technical issue was detected during the flight.
Were passengers affected by the incident?
The aircraft landed safely and no injuries were reported.
