Air India Flights Delayed and Resumes Operations Amidst Nepal Unrest

An Air India flight from Delhi to Singapore, originally scheduled for September 10, experienced a delay due to a cabin cooling malfunction before takeoff. The airline confirmed this information.

An Air India representative stated that passengers were consistently updated regarding the delay. Ground staff at Delhi airport provided assistance, including refreshments and meals, to those affected. The flight, identified as AI2380, eventually departed at 05:36 hrs IST after a different aircraft was used.

The airline expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to passengers, emphasizing that the safety and well-being of passengers and crew are paramount.

In response to the ongoing unrest in Nepal, Air India announced the operation of special flights from Delhi to Kathmandu and back on Wednesday and Thursday to assist stranded passengers.

Air India expressed gratitude to the government and other agencies for their prompt coordination in facilitating these special flights. Scheduled operations were set to resume the following day.

In a separate development, IndiGo announced the resumption of its flight operations to and from Kathmandu after the reopening of Tribhuvan International Airport. The airport had been closed earlier due to protests. The airline issued a travel advisory to keep passengers informed about their flight schedules.