Air India Cancels Delhi-Washington Flight AI103 And Return AI104 Due To Extended Maintenance After Vienna Fuel Stop

(MENAFN- Live Mint) An Air India flight from Delhi to Washington DC was faced with an extended maintenance task during its layover in Vienna and was subsequently canceled, Air India said on Thursday.

A spokesperson for the airline, currently under the aviation watchdog's radar after the deadly Air India plane crash last month, said that flight AI103 from Delhi to Washington DC stopped at Vienna for refuelling.

During the routine aircraft checks, an“extended maintenance task was identified” due to which the plane needed a rectification.

“Flight AI103 from Delhi to Washington, DC on 2nd July made a planned fuel stop in Vienna. During routine aircraft checks, an extended maintenance task was identified, which required rectification before the next flight and, thus, additional time for completion,” the spokesperson said.

The Vienna to Washington DC leg of the flight was cancelled due to the maintenance issue and passengers were deplaned. As a result, flight AI104 from Washington to Delhi via Vienna has also been cancelled.

“Due to this, the Vienna to Washington, DC leg was cancelled, and passengers were disembarked. Consequently, flight AI104 from Washington, DC to Delhi via Vienna was also cancelled,” the spokesperson said.

The affected passengers have been rebooked on alternative flights to Delhi or offered full refunds based on their preferences, Air India further noted.

(This is a developing story. Check back for updates)

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