Overview
- The Air India Express IXO61 service from Tiruchirappalli to Dubai turned back shortly after departure on Monday.
- All 160 passengers were reported safe after the aircraft returned to Trichy.
- The jet circled over Trichy and Pudukottai for about two hours to dump fuel, according to local reports.
- The aircraft, described as a Boeing 738, landed at 3:53 pm local time.
- Airport sources said alternative arrangements were being made to transport passengers to Dubai.