Air India plane crash: IndiGo issues advisory following suspension of operations at Ahmedabad Airport
IndiGo has released a travel advisory for passengers. This follows the temporary suspension of operations at Ahmedabad Airport. The suspension occurred after an incident involving an Air India aircraft. IndiGo is offering rebooking options and full refunds to affected passengers. The airline expresses sympathy for those impacted by the situation. IndiGo teams are available to provide support across all channels.
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Following the crash of Air India aircraft, IndiGo on Thursday issued a travel advisory for the passengers in view of temporary suspension of operations at Ahmedabad Airport."Following the incident near Ahmedabad Airport and the resulting runway restrictions, flight operations are impacted. Our thoughts are with the families of those affected. We seek your kind understanding, as these are truly challenging times for everyone. If your flight is impacted, you may rebook or claim a full refund via our website. Our teams remain on standby across all channels to support you," said IndiGo in a post on X.All flight operations have been temporarily suspended at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport here following the crash of an Air India flight to London.Flight AI 171 from Ahmedabad to London, Gatwick, on Thursday, was involved in a crash shortly after takeoff, outside the airport."As a result, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad, is currently not operational. All flight operations are temporarily suspended until further notice," a spokesperson of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport said in a statement.The airport has advised passengers to check with their respective airlines for the latest updates before proceeding to the airport."We request your cooperation and patience as authorities manage this evolving situation. Further updates will be provided as soon as available," the spokesperson added.According to DGCA, there were 232 passengers and 10 crew members on board the Air India plane that crashed in a residential area near Ahmedabad airport.
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