🛫 Bangkok-Bound Air India Flight Delayed Over 5 Hours at Mumbai Airport
Passengers on Air India flight AI330, bound for Bangkok from Mumbai, faced major inconvenience as the aircraft was held back on the tarmac for over five hours on Sunday. The unexpected delay at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport sparked frustration, with several travelers expressing their displeasure on social media platforms.
📌 What Happened?
While the airline has not officially commented on the exact reason for the delay, reports suggest that technical checks and operational clearances were cited. The flight, which was scheduled to depart around 8:15 AM, finally took off after 1:30 PM.
Multiple passengers, including those traveling for business or connecting flights in Bangkok, were reportedly left with minimal communication or refreshments during the wait.
🗣️ Passenger Reaction
Stranded travelers took to X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram to share their ordeal, tagging Air India and aviation authorities. Many complained about poor communication, lack of support staff, and delayed updates.
One passenger wrote, “No clear announcements for hours. Just sitting in a sealed aircraft without knowing when we’ll move.”
✈️ Air India’s Response
While an official press statement is awaited, an airline representative at the airport reportedly cited "technical compliance protocols" for the delay and assured that “passenger safety remains the airline's top priority.”
❓FAQ: Air India Flight Delay at Mumbai Airport
Q1. Which Air India flight was delayed at Mumbai airport?
Flight AI330 from Mumbai to Bangkok was delayed by more than 5 hours.
Q2. Why was the Air India Bangkok flight delayed?
Unofficial reports suggest technical checks and operational clearance issues caused the delay.
Q3. How did passengers react?
Many passengers expressed frustration on social media, citing lack of information and poor in-flight communication.
Q4. Has Air India issued a statement?
As of now, no formal public statement has been issued by Air India regarding the delay.
Q5. Were any compensation or refreshments provided?
There are reports that no significant support such as meals or compensation was offered during the delay.
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Reported by Benny on June 27, 2025.
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