A routine Air India flight from Delhi to the United States was unexpectedly cancelled in Vienna after it encountered a technical snag during a fuel stop, the airline confirmed on Wednesday.
The aircraft, which was scheduled for a long-haul transatlantic journey, had landed in Vienna for refueling. During routine checks, a technical issue was detected, prompting authorities to cancel the onward journey to ensure passenger safety.
“Safety is our top priority. All passengers have been safely accommodated in Vienna, and recovery efforts are in full swing,” an Air India spokesperson stated.
Affected passengers were provided hotel accommodations, meals, and are being rebooked on alternative flights. Maintenance engineers have been dispatched to Vienna to assess and resolve the issue at the earliest.
While the airline hasn’t revealed the nature of the snag, officials have reiterated that there was no in-flight emergency, and the aircraft landed safely in Vienna as planned.
This incident adds to a growing list of operational hurdles Air India is addressing post-privatization, as the carrier works to modernize its fleet and improve service standards.
FAQs
Q1: What caused the cancellation of the Air India Delhi-US flight?
A: A technical snag was detected during a fuel stop in Vienna, prompting precautionary cancellation.
Q2: Were any passengers injured or at risk?
A: No. The aircraft landed safely in Vienna. There was no in-flight emergency.
Q3: What support has been provided to passengers?
A: Passengers were offered hotel stays, meals, and rebooking assistance.
Q4: What is Air India doing to resolve the issue?
A: Engineers have been sent to Vienna to inspect and fix the aircraft, while recovery flights are being arranged.
Published on 3rd july
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