Passengers stuck onboard for over three hours as Akasa Air Srinagar Delhi flight develops technical snag

Srinagar, Dec 30, KNT: An Akasa Air flight scheduled to operate from Srinagar to New Delhi was delayed on Tuesday after reportedly developing a technical glitch, leading to prolonged inconvenience for passengers.

According to flyers, Akasa Air flight QP1803, scheduled to depart from Srinagar International Airport for New Delhi, failed to take off due to a technical issue that affected its scheduled service. Passengers alleged that they were confined inside the aircraft for more than three hours without any departure, triggering frustration and distress among those onboard.

Several passengers said that the delay was communicated as a technical problem, but no clear timeline for departure was shared for a long period. Flyers complained of discomfort due to extended confinement inside the aircraft, adding that the lack of timely updates compounded the situation.

The incident led to visible anger among passengers, many of whom expressed concern over the handling of the delay and the prolonged wait inside the aircraft. However, no medical emergency or untoward incident was reported during the delay.

 Airport authorities said that necessary procedures were being followed to address the issue and ensure passenger safety.

Flight disruptions due to technical snags are not uncommon during winter operations in Kashmir, where weather conditions and operational constraints often add to delays. Passengers have repeatedly called for better communication and passenger handling during such situations. [KNT]