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Air India’s Delhi–Pune flight suffers bird hit after touchdown
Updated On: 20 June, 2025 04:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The aircraft landed safely and the bird hit was detected after it touched down in Pune, the airline said in a statement, adding that it has been grounded and extensive checks are being carried out by the engineering team. Air India said it has given passengers the option of refunds on cancellation or complimentary rescheduling
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The airline also said it is making all arrangements, including providing accommodation for the stranded passengers and arranging alternative means to fly the passengers to Delhi. Representational pic
The Air India Delhi-Pune flight suffered a bird hit on Friday, forcing the airline to cancel its return journey, reported news agency PTI.
The aircraft landed safely and the bird hit was detected after it touched down in Pune, the airline said in a statement, adding that it has been grounded and extensive checks are being carried out by the engineering team.
"Flight AI2470 scheduled to operate from Pune to Delhi on June 20 has been cancelled due to a bird-hit which was detected after the incoming flight landed safely in Pune," it said.
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