Air India plane crash: IndiGo, SpiceJet issue travel advisories; Ahmedabad airport now open for limited flight operations
Air India plane crash news: As flight operations at Ahmedabad were temporarily suspended following the crash of a London-bound Air India plane, airlines had issued travel advisory for passengers. An Air India plane crashed on Thursday afternoon immediately after takeoff near the Ahmedabad airport . As per the latest update from Ahmedabad airport's X handle, limited flight operations have resumed at the airport.
"Passengers are advised to contact their respective airlines for the latest flight schedules," the post on the airport X handle read.
Earlier, IndiGo posted on X (formerly X), "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."
SpiceJet said, "#TravelUpdate: Operations have now resumed at Ahmedabad (AMD) Airport. Passengers are advised to check their flight status regularly via http://spicejet.com/#status.
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An IndiGo flight operating between Kolkata and Ahmedabad had to return to NSCBI Airport on Thursday after becoming airborne, as Ahmedabad airport was shut following the Air India aircraft accident post take-off, according to officials.
The IndiGo service 6E-318, which took off from Kolkata at 1.49 pm, had to turn back whilst in flight, confirmed an Airports Authority of India (AAI) representative in Kolkata.
The aircraft, which had initially departed from stand number 53, was carrying 179 travellers. The plane touched down in Kolkata approximately at 2.52 pm, as stated by the representative.
The Boeing 787-8 aircraft that met with an accident whilst heading to London had 242 individuals aboard, including both passengers and crew. Air India confirmed the breakdown of nationalities: 169 passengers were from India, 53 held British citizenship, seven were Portuguese citizens, and one passenger was from Canada.
"Passengers are advised to contact their respective airlines for the latest flight schedules," the post on the airport X handle read.
Earlier, IndiGo posted on X (formerly X), "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."
SpiceJet said, "#TravelUpdate: Operations have now resumed at Ahmedabad (AMD) Airport. Passengers are advised to check their flight status regularly via http://spicejet.com/#status.
Also Check | Air India plane crash live updates
An IndiGo flight operating between Kolkata and Ahmedabad had to return to NSCBI Airport on Thursday after becoming airborne, as Ahmedabad airport was shut following the Air India aircraft accident post take-off, according to officials.
The IndiGo service 6E-318, which took off from Kolkata at 1.49 pm, had to turn back whilst in flight, confirmed an Airports Authority of India (AAI) representative in Kolkata.
The aircraft, which had initially departed from stand number 53, was carrying 179 travellers. The plane touched down in Kolkata approximately at 2.52 pm, as stated by the representative.
The Boeing 787-8 aircraft that met with an accident whilst heading to London had 242 individuals aboard, including both passengers and crew. Air India confirmed the breakdown of nationalities: 169 passengers were from India, 53 held British citizenship, seven were Portuguese citizens, and one passenger was from Canada.
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