Air India Flight AI388's Return: Precautionary Turnaround Ensures Passenger Safety
Air India's flight AI388, carrying 130 passengers from Delhi to Ho Chi Minh City, returned to the national capital shortly after take-off due to a technical snag. The aircraft made a mid-air turn for safety. An alternative flight is arranged to continue the journey soon.
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Air India confirmed that flight AI388 from Delhi to Ho Chi Minh City, carrying 130 passengers, returned to the departure airport on June 19. The precautionary action was taken after a technical issue was detected shortly after take-off.
The aircraft, an Airbus A320 neo, took off at 1.45 pm—45 minutes late—and was forced to turn back due to the technical snag. All passengers were safely disembarked back in Delhi.
A replacement aircraft with a new crew is set to transport the passengers to Ho Chi Minh City soon. No specific departure time has been provided yet.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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