An Air India Express flight bound for Dibrugarh from Guwahati on Sunday morning was forced to return to the Guwahati airport after developing a technical problem mid-air. The flight, which had initially taken off as scheduled, reportedly faced a snag while approaching Dibrugarh, prompting the pilots to abort landing as a safety precaution.
According to airport sources, the flight returned to Guwahati after the crew detected the issue and followed all standard safety procedures. Passengers were informed about the situation, and the flight made a safe landing back at Guwahati airport without any untoward incident.
After a thorough technical inspection by airline engineers and necessary clearance from aviation authorities, the same aircraft later resumed its journey and successfully landed at Dibrugarh airport. Passengers on board were safely deboarded upon arrival, and preparations were made for the return journey to Guwahati with a fresh set of passengers.
Airport officials said that the temporary delay was due to safety checks and that the airline handled the situation professionally. Passengers appreciated the pilot and crew for their calm communication and efficient handling during the brief disruption.
Sources added that the incident did not cause major flight delays at either airport, and normal operations continued.