Air India Flight Canceled After Bird Strike Hits Safety Protocols

Air India faced a significant operational challenge on Sunday when it had to cancel its flight from Thiruvananthapuram to Delhi due to a bird strike. The incident occurred during the inbound journey from Delhi and forced extensive engineering checks on the aircraft.

An Air India spokesperson conveyed the airline's regret over the disruption, citing the safety of passengers and crew as the top priority. Affected passengers were offered refunds, rescheduling options, and accommodations as the airline explored alternative travel arrangements to Delhi.

In its commitment to safety, Air India has implemented enhanced pre-flight safety checks and temporarily reduced some services. Despite these precautions, external factors like air traffic congestion and adverse weather continue to occasionally cause delays or cancellations, according to a company statement. Recently, the airline assured stakeholders of its fleet's safety, particularly following the AI171 tragedy, underscoring their stringent compliance with safety standards.

(With inputs from agencies.)