Snag in Air India’s Delhi-bound flight from Kochi; MP flags safety concerns

AI 504 from Air India to New Delhi from Kochi had a delay on Sunday night, August 17 due to a technical obstacle. The departure of the flight at 10.34 was therefore canceled.

Social media, Ernakulam deputy Hibe Eden’in traveling with his family while trying to get up after the problem appeared to have shifted from the track. “This flight is unusual with this flight AI 504 … I felt like you’ve shifted on the track … And he hasn’t got up yet,” he said.

Mr. Eden said Hindu A sudden brake was applied while collecting a significant speed to get up. Eden said, “One hour later, the captain said it would get up in 20 minutes. Passengers are still in the flight and their doors are kept open,” he said.

Meanwhile, Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) said that the delay in the departure was caused by a completely technical problem and the flight will soon come out of the airport.