Just days after the Ahmedabad plane crash, Air India’s London-bound flight AI-159 was canceled due to a technical fault, leaving passengers stranded and scared. Full story inside.
Fresh Tension After Crash: Ahmedabad to London Flight Cancelled Last Minute
The problems for Air India are unlikely to end anytime soon. Just five days after a crash at Ahmedabad’s Meghaninagar, Panic reigned again at the Airport. The airline’s long-haul awaited first international flight, AI-159 to London , was suddenly following the incident. The reason? A notorious technical hitch that developed moments before takeoff.
Changed Flight Number, Same Old Chaos
The flight had originally been numbered AI-171 then rebranded AI-159, as if to break free from the shadow of recent disaster. But fate had other plans. The passengers had spent the day, since their 1:10 p.m. departure was scheduled to leave, wondering nervously about their trip only to be told that the flight wasn’t moving. When technicians examined the device, they found a problem they couldn’t turn away.
Passengers Left in Turmoil as No Plan B in Sight
The cancellation was taken by everyone by surprise. The majority of passengers were from cities like Rajkot, Anand, Halol, and Khambhat — families, professionals, and students — all stranded with no update or clear instructions. While Air India officials confirmed that the flight had been canceled, they offered no assurance of a subsequent flight departure and it left scores of people stranded and confused.
Nationwide Aviation Jitters After Back-to-Back Faults
This was not the only such scare. Flights across India have faced out-of-the-ordinary disruptions since last week’s crash in the city of Ahmedabad. A Hong Kong- Delhi flight had to return to the skies following a technical glitch. Yet another U.S.–Mumbai flight was forced to land in Kolkata, and a Kochi–Delhi IndiGo flight had to make an emergency landing in Nagpur on account of a bomb scare.
PM Kisan Yojana Update: 20th Installment May Be Delayed for These Farmers – Here’s Why
Nagpur Bomb Threat Adds Fuel to Aviation Crisis
Panic ensued in Nagpur when flight 6E 2706 en route to Muscat and Kochi was grounded after receiving a bomb threat. Everyone was evacuated and a thorough security check was started. Fortunately, no suspicious objects were detected; but the episode heightened the sense of unease enveloping India’s tumultuous skies.
Indigo plane makes emergency landing in Nagpur due to bomb threat, all passengers safe
Aviation Safety in Question as Fliers Lose Confidence
With Air India already under a cloud, and flyers feeling increasingly wary, the airline — and Indian aviation at large — stares down a tough task: winning back trust and bolstering safety before the skies take a darker turn.
Indigo plane makes emergency landing in Nagpur due to bomb threat, all passengers safe