Air India Express flight to Phuket returns to Hyderabad after mid-air technical snag

Air India Express flight IX 110 from Hyderabad to Phuket had to return shortly after take-off due to a technical issue on Saturday.

In a statement, the airline said, “Shortly after take-off, crew on one of our flights exercised abundant caution and elected to return to Hyderabad on account of a technical issue.”

The airline arranged another aircraft and provided refreshments to the passengers during the delay. The flight later continued to Phuket. Air India Express added, “We regret the inconvenience while reiterating that safety remains the priority in every aspect of our operations.”

IndiGo flight diverted to Mumbai

Earlier, on 16 July, an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Goa was diverted to Mumbai due to a technical snag detected mid-air. The flight, 6E 6271, was meant to land at Goa’s Manohar International Airport but was rerouted to Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) as a precaution.

IndiGo said the aircraft landed safely and is undergoing maintenance. “An alternative aircraft has been arranged for completing the journey. We regret the inconvenience caused to our customers. At IndiGo, the safety and security of our customers, crew, and aircraft are of utmost importance,” the airline said.

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All passengers on board are reported to be safe. The airline is coordinating to ensure minimal disruption to the travel plans of the affected customers.According to a statement by the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Mumbai (CSMIA) Spokesperson, an emergency was declared at the airport following the diversion of the IndiGo flight.”Following the diversion of a Delhi-Goa flight due to a technical snag, a full emergency was declared at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai (CSMIA) at 21:35 hours on 16 July 2025. The flight landed safely at 21:52 hours. The full emergency status was withdrawn at 21:57 hours,” the CSMIA Spokesperson said.

“Passengers were safely deboarded and assisted by terminal staff. While the airline coordinates alternative onward travel for the passengers, CSMIA’s Terminal Operations team remains on standby to provide all necessary support. There has been no impact on overall airport operations. At CSMIA, safety always remains our highest priority,” the statement added.

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