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Himachal Pradesh deputy chief minister Mukesh Agnihotri, who was among the affected passengers, took to social media to vent his frustration
The airline noted that with the completion of this technical requirement, all updated aircraft are now operating with the latest approved configuration
With over 350 Indian A320s grounded for urgent fixes amid a global solar radiation glitch recall, IndiGo and Air India brace for weekend chaos, urging passengers to check apps amid 2-3 hour turnarounds that could cascade into cancellations through early December.
India has around 560 A320-family jets, and almost half may need inspection or fixes. This could create a major impact, as these aircraft are the main jets used for domestic travel.
IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express prepare for inspections on A320 family aircraft after Airbus safety alert.
An IndiGo spokesperson stated that the airline is working with Airbus to conduct necessary inspections as per the manufacturer's notification and is making every effort to minimize customer disruptions,
Air India and IndiGo airlines on Saturday announced potential flight delays and extended turnaround times following Airbus's software directive for the A320 fleet. Passengers are advised to verify flight statuses and reach out for assistance as the airline addresses the issue.
An IndiGo passenger took to LinkedIn to pen a long complaint about a recent flight experience during which she was accompanied by a senior citizen. Find out more below.