A Dubai-bound Air India Express flight, identified as IX 345, faced significant delays attributed to technical issues, resulting in an inconvenience for passengers. The flight was originally scheduled to take off from Kerala’s Karipur International Airport, situated in Kozhikode district. However, due to unexpected technical snags, the flight encountered a substantial 11-hour delay, ultimately departing from Thiruvananthapuram at 7:06 PM instead of the initially planned 8:30 AM departure time.
The flight had a passenger capacity of 180 individuals and was initially intended to depart from Karipur International Airport. However, around 2:45 PM, passengers were asked to board the same aircraft, this time bound for Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. Upon reaching Thiruvananthapuram, passengers and their belongings were smoothly transferred to an alternate aircraft, which eventually took off for Dubai at 7:06 PM.
Air India Express, the airline responsible for the flight, issued a sincere apology to the passengers affected by the unforeseen technical delay. The airline clarified that the aircraft had been held at Kozhikode Airport for a few hours to address the technical issue at hand. In alignment with their commitment to passenger safety, the airline chose to reschedule the flight, arranging for an alternative aircraft and rerouting the journey via Thiruvananthapuram. The passengers were extended the courtesy of food and refreshments during the delay period.
In a separate development within the aviation realm, the Ambassador of Cambodia to India, Kuong Koy, engaged in discussions regarding the potential commencement of direct flights between India and Cambodia in early 2024. The Ambassador underscored the strong bilateral cooperation that characterizes the relationship between the two countries. He emphasized the positive diplomatic ties and mutual support shared across various contexts, highlighting the possibility of facilitating more direct air travel options for enhanced connectivity between India and Cambodia.
