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Team Udayavani, Jan 29, 2025, 9:59 AM IST
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Mangaluru: Passengers traveling to Dammam, Saudi Arabia, on an Air India Express flight (IX 885) faced delays on Monday night due to a technical issue.
Sources said that the flight, which was ready for departure, encountered a problem as it detached from the aerobridge and moved toward the apron. Pilots noticed the issue when the cabin lights suddenly went off. The passengers were deboarded and shifted to the airport lounge for their safety. The aircraft was declared “Aircraft on Ground” (AOG) and moved to a stand for repairs.
Arrangements were made for passengers to stay overnight based on their preferences. Some passengers chose to return home, while others opted to stay in hotels at the airline’s expense. The journey resumed on Tuesday morning at 7:20 AM with a replacement Air India Express flight from Dubai, which carried the passengers to Dammam, sources added.
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