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Akasa Air Offloads PuneBengaluru Flight After Last-Minute Technical Fault

Akasa says the Boeing 737 MAX is under inspection with departure reset to 1:15 pm.

Overview

  • Passengers on flight QP1312 were asked to disembark after boarding when a fault was detected shortly before takeoff.
  • Travelers reported waiting about 90 minutes onboard before deplaning at Pune airport.
  • The flight had been scheduled to depart at 8:50 am with boarding starting around 8:10 am, according to passenger accounts.
  • Akasa offered affected customers rebooking on an evening service or refunds, following the delay.
  • The disruption follows recent operational challenges for Indian carriers, including Akasa’s late-November Gulf cancellations due to volcanic ash and Air India diversions for medical and weather reasons.