Airport authorities confirmed that the return was a precautionary transfer, not an emergency touchdown, triggered by a technical fault within the plane’s cabin air con system.
An Air India Specific flight (IX 375) en route from Calicut to Doha made a precautionary return to Calicut Worldwide Airport on Wednesday (July 23) as a result of a technical problem. The flight, carrying 188 individuals, together with crew and pilots, took off round 9:07 am, however turned again and landed safely at 11:12 am, officers confirmed.
Airport authorities clarified that the return was not an emergency touchdown, however reasonably a security measure prompted by a malfunction within the cabin air con system.
An Air India Specific spokesperson stated that certainly one of our flights returned to Kerala’s Kozhikode after take-off as a result of a technical problem. We organized an alternate plane on precedence, offered the friends with refreshments in the course of the delay and the flight has since departed.
Passenger consolation ensured, alternate plane organized
All passengers had been deboarded safely, and preparations for meals and refreshments had been made on the airport whereas the airline labored on resolving the state of affairs.
An Air India Specific spokesperson acknowledged {that a} alternative flight was scheduled to depart by 1:30 PM. “The problem is being addressed and passengers are being sorted with utmost care,” the airline added.
Air India flight’s APU catches fireplace after touchdown in Delhi
Earlier, an Air India flight from Hong Kong to Delhi (AI 315) skilled a hearth in its auxiliary energy unit (APU) shortly after touchdown at Indira Gandhi Worldwide Airport on July 22, 2025. The APU, a small engine usually positioned on the tail of an plane, powers important methods whereas the principle engines are off.
Based on an airline spokesperson, the incident occurred after the plane had reached the gate and passengers had begun disembarking. The APU mechanically shut down as per security protocols, and all passengers and crew exited safely with none accidents.
Whereas the plane sustained some injury, it has been grounded for an in depth technical inspection. Regulatory authorities have been knowledgeable, and additional investigation is underway.