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Air India's Mumbai-Ahmedabad flight was cancelled after delays caused the crew to exceed duty time limits. Meanwhile, an Air India Express flight from Delhi to Ranchi was diverted back due to a suspected technical issue. Another Air India flight from Hong Kong to Delhi also returned mid-air for safety checks. Passengers deboarded safely as the airline addressed operational disruptions.

Key Points: Air India Mumbai-Ahmedabad flight cancelled as crew duty time expired

  • Flight AI2493 cancelled due to crew duty time expiry
  • Air India Express Delhi-Ranchi flight diverted back over technical issue
  • Boeing 737 Max 8 inspected before resuming operations
  • AI 315 Hong Kong-Delhi flight diverted back for safety checks
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Air India Mumbai-Ahmedabad flight cancelled after crew duty time expired amid delay

Air India cancels Mumbai-Ahmedabad flight after crew duty time lapsed amid delays, while another flight returns to Delhi over technical issues

"One of our flights returned to Delhi after takeoff due to a suspected technical issue. Post inspections and clearance, the aircraft continued scheduled operations. We regret the inconvenience. — Air India Express Spokesperson"

Mumbai, June 17

Air India's flight AI2493 from Mumbai to Ahmedabad was cancelled on Monday after facing delays caused by operational issues, eventually leading to the expiry of the crew's duty time, according to sources.

The flight, which was supposed to be operated by an Airbus A321-211 aircraft (VT-PPL), was first delayed due to an unspecified operational issue.

During this delay, the assigned crew reached the limit of their Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL), a rule that restricts the number of hours airline crew members can work for safety reasons.

Meanwhile, an Air India Express flight from Delhi to Ranchi was diverted back to the national capital shortly after taking off on Monday due to a suspected technical issue.

The Boeing 737 Max 8 plane was scheduled to land at Ranchi's Birsa Munda Airport at 6:20 PM.

After the inspection and clearance, the aircraft continued its normal operations, according to an Air India spokesperson.

"One of our flights returned to Delhi after takeoff due to a suspected technical issue. Post inspections and clearance, the aircraft continued scheduled operations. We regret the inconvenience," Athe ir India Express Spokesperson said.

Earlier in the day, an Air India flight, which was supposed to land in Delhi, was diverted back to Hong Kong after the pilot suspected a technical issue mid-air, according to sources.

The AI 315 flight, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, had departed from Hong Kong to Delhi. According to the flight tracking site, Flight Radar 24, the Air India flight was supposed to reach Delhi by 12.20 PM.

Sources said that the passengers deboarded safely and the plane is undergoing a safety check.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
This is concerning! Three technical issues in one day across Air India flights? Safety first, but Tata Group needs to address these operational challenges quickly. The Mumbai-Ahmedabad route is crucial for business travelers. 🛫
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Priya M.
At least they followed FDTL rules properly. Remember the Mangalore crash? Crew fatigue is dangerous. But Air India should have backup crew ready for such situations. My cousin was stuck in this cancellation - terrible experience!
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Amit S.
Boeing 737 Max again? After all those global issues? 😬 I appreciate the caution but maybe Air India should reconsider their fleet choices. Our aviation sector is growing fast - we can't afford these frequent disruptions.
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Neha P.
The real problem is lack of transparency. "Unspecified operational issue" - what does that mean? Passengers deserve proper explanations, not vague statements. This is why many prefer IndiGo despite higher fares sometimes.
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Vikram J.
As someone who frequently flies Mumbai-Ahmedabad, this route has become unreliable. Either delays or cancellations every other week. The new airport in Navi Mumbai can't come soon enough - maybe that will ease congestion issues.
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Sunita R.
The Hong Kong-Delhi diversion shows good pilot training. Better safe than sorry! But compensation for affected passengers should be automatic, not something we have to fight for. That's where our airlines lag behind international standards.

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