An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Bagdogra was delayed for more than three hours at the Indira Gandhi International Airport due to a technical issue caused by “high ground temperatures.”
“IndiGo flight 6E 2521 between Delhi and Bagdogra was delayed due to high ground temperatures impeding operations,” the airline said in a statement.
“IndiGo prioritises passenger safety above all else and is taking steps to enable a prompt departure. Passengers are being provided with regular updates and we regret the inconvenience caused due to factors beyond the airline’s control,” the statement added.
The flight, originally scheduled for 2:10 pm, finally departed around 6:15 pm, as shown on the online flight tracking platform FlightRadar24. Bagdogra airport is situated near Siliguri in West Bengal.
Delhi has been in the grips of a severe heatwave for the past several weeks, with temperatures consistently reaching 45°C.
#NewsUpdate | IndiGo’s flight 6E 2521 from Delhi to Bagdogra returns to terminal after being on the tarmac for 2 hoursPassengers have alleged that even the AC was not functional pic.twitter.com/GqKMFNVnBi
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Visuals from inside the aircraft have surfaced on social media platforms, with passengers alleging that the air conditioning was not functional while the aircraft was parked on the tarmac.
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