A Vistara flight bound for Hyderabad from Mumbai had to return to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport shortly after takeoff due to a technical issue, as reported by the airline on Sunday (February 18).
The airline assured that the landing was safe and promptly arranged an alternate aircraft to transport passengers to their destination, according to an official statement. The incident took place on Saturday.
“Shortly after take-off, a technical snag was detected on Vistara flight UK531 operating from Mumbai to Hyderabad on 17 February 2024,” said Vistara.
Vistara technical snag protocol
As a precautionary measure and following standard operating procedures, the pilots opted to return, safely landing the flight back at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
While the airline did not disclose the exact number of passengers onboard, it affirmed that the aircraft is undergoing necessary checks before resuming operations. Another aircraft was swiftly organised to complete the journey.