CIAL facilitates safe emergency landing for diverted Air India Express flight
Key Points
- 1Cochin International Airport (CIAL) successfully facilitated the safe emergency landing of Air India Express flight IX 398.
- 2The diverted flight was operating a scheduled route between Jeddah and Calicut (Kozhikode) when the operational incident occurred.
- 3Air India Express is currently conducting baggage reconciliation before transferring all affected passengers to Calicut by road.
Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) successfully managed the safe emergency landing of Air India Express flight IX 398 earlier this morning. The aircraft, operating a scheduled service from Jeddah to Calicut (Kozhikode), was diverted to Kochi due to an unspecified operational emergency. CIAL confirmed that airport protocols were immediately activated to ensure the safety of all passengers and crew during the landing procedure.
Following the successful landing, the airline initiated the necessary baggage reconciliation process. Air India Express confirmed that once this procedure is completed, all affected passengers will be transferred from Kochi to their original destination in Calicut via road transportation. This logistical arrangement is standard practice for diversions where the continuation of the flight is not immediately feasible. The prompt coordination between the airline and CIAL ensured minimal disruption and prioritized passenger safety throughout the incident.
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