Smoke reported on Air India Express flight in Muscat, all passengers evacuated

Smoke reported on Air India Express flight in Muscat, all passengers evacuated

FPJ Web DeskUpdated: Wednesday, September 14, 2022, 03:49 PM IST
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Passengers were evacuated safely via slides after smoke was reported on Air India Express Muscat-Cochin flight.

According to reports, there were 141 passengers plus 6 crew onboard and all are safe. No injuries have been reported. 

According to PTI, the incident happened while the Kochi-bound Boeing 737-800 aircraft was taxiing and after the warning, the passengers were evacuated as a precautionary measure.

"Relief flight will be organised," said a statement by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

Alternative arrangements are being made to bring the passengers from Muscat to Kochi. A relief aircraft will be flying from Mumbai around 4:30 pm to bring pax to Coachin International Airport.

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