A day after news about Air India Express' inaugural Surat to Bangkok reportedly running out of liquor went viral, sources have refuted the claim. They informed mid-day that Air India did not have any issue on the flight nor did not run out of liquor. However, the officials will not be releasing an official statement about the claims.

Officials of the flight carrier were also on-board because it was the first flight. The source said, "The passengers were enjoying and had brought their own snacks along with them." The sources further added that, "There were just a few passengers who kept to themselves as they drank some alcohol. No ruckus was created. The situation was totally in control."