On Monday, an Air India Express flight travelling from Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu to Sharjah had to make a precautionary landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.
The reason for the unplanned landing was technical issues, airport sources reported. The flight departed from Tiruchirappalli at approximately 10:45 am.
According to an Air India Express spokesperson, flight IX613 made a precautionary landing due to a technical snag post-takeoff. They clarified that it was not an emergency landing as previously reported.
In response to the situation, the airport authority declared a full emergency at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. However, the flight successfully landed safely at Thiruvananthapuram at around noon.
An Air India spokesperson confirmed the incident and stated that there were 154 passengers on board the flight.
The landing was described as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of the passengers and crew.
This is a developing story. With agency inputs.
First Published: Jul 31, 2023 12:47 PM IST
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