Kolkata-bound Air India Express flight returns to Bengaluru following tech snag
Flight IX2718, operated with an Airbus A320, remained airborne for over two hours before safely landing back at Kempegowda International Airport, as per data available on flight tracking website Flightradar24.com.
"One of our flights from Bengaluru returned to the airport following a technical issue. The aircraft circled to reduce fuel and weight before executing a safe, precautionary landing," an Air India Express spokesperson said in a statement on Monday.
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The airline arranged an alternative aircraft to transport passengers to Kolkata.
While the specific nature of the technical problem is under investigation, the airline has not disclosed the number of passengers on board.
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