The order to impose penalty came after the response of a show-cause notice to Air India's head of operations and head of rostering, among other executives
Airport officials said that the flight returned to the Kempegowda International Airport due to technical issues and clarified that there was no emergency landing.
Passengers onboard the Air India flight AI2994 were left hungry and thirsty as the airlines provided only small snack packets to them at 1:30 pm, three hours since the flight stood at the runway.
Since morning, three reports of bomb threats emerged in which one Air India flight, two IndiGo aircraft and a train were threatened to blow up in separate incidents.
Former Executive Director of Air India Jitender Bhargava weighed in on October 11 over the technical failure of an Air India Flight and demanded an investigation. He said, “The good news is that the plane has landed safely.
The officials said the management had to take a call to cancel the flight after the unforeseen incident. The flight will undergo a technical checkup to ensure safety, they added.
Investigations determined that the call was placed by Suhaib (29), a resident of Kondotty in Malappuram district, who was supposed to board the AI 149 flight to London. Suhaib, accompanied by his wife and daughter, was stopped by airport security personnel at Cochin Airport's international.
June 23 marks the 39th anniversary of the worst aviation terrorism in history where AI flight 182 'Kanishka' exploded en route from Montreal to London, killing over 300 people. The investigation is still 'active and ongoing' as Indian missions are planning a memorial in Vancouver and Toronto.
Kwatra said that the Indian side raised grave concerns over the recent threat video uploaded by Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, wherein he threatened the Indian government and Air India to blow up the flight on November 19.
In a statement released by Canada’s Minister of Transport Pablo Rodriguez to the media outlet Globe and Mail, it said that the Canadian government has taken the threat very seriously and added that security agencies have been investigating the matter.
In a short video, Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun appealed to Sikhs in the world not to travel by Air India from 19th November onward, saying that it can be life-threatening.
The passenger on social media claimed that she was in excruciating pain and screamed and cried for help. After some time, a physician on the plane offered assistance to her.
The unusual situation occurred when the pilot of the aircraft refused to fly stating he had "exceeded" his duty hours, as per Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) norms, leaving the passengers in a state of anxiety.
According to the spokesperson, the passenger was warned several times by the crew and finally had to be restrained in his seat.
The pilot-in-command was also informed of the situation. A message was sent to the company immediately seeking security on arrival to escort the passenger.
While regretting the disruption to its customers, Air India said the affected people have been offered the option of alternative flights or a full refund for the cancelled flight.
Air India flight: A senior official of Air India said that Flight AI173D from Magadan, Russia (GDX) is now airborne for San Francisco (SFO), carrying all passengers and crew. The flight departed GDX at 1027 Hours on June 8 (local time) and is expected to arrive at SFO at 0015 Hours (local time).
This development comes after an Air India flight which was headed to San Francisco from New Delhi, was diverted to Magadan on Tuesday after a technical issue with one of its engines.
Air India flight: Addressing the regular press briefing, State Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said that the situation is continuously being monitored as the US-bound flight had to make an emergency landing in Russia.
Air India: The pilot of the aircraft had asked for a priority landing at Delhi airport after a suspected wind crack.
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