Air India Express Flight Returns Safely to Kannur After Mid-Air Technical Snag

Brief By Hindustan Times / 11:46 AM on 16 Jun 2026

An Air India Express flight carrying over 180 passengers returned safely to Kannur after pilots detected a technical issue during its journey to Jeddah. The aircraft turned back around two hours after departure as a precautionary measure. Airport officials confirmed a safe landing and said the problem would be examined before the aircraft resumes operations.