Snag delays Jet flight to Mumbai by 5 hrs

Chandigarh: A reported technical snag grounded a Mumbai-bound Jet Airways flight for over five hours at the city airport on Saturday afternoon. The delay occurred after a technical snag developed in the avionics of the aircraft, forcing 145 passengers to alter or cancel travel plans.
Scheduled to take off at 12.55pm, the flight finally left the airport around 6.30pm. Though the exact cause of the holdup could not be known, sources said the problem was detected within minutes after the pilot turned on engines at bay. After noticing a problem while communicating with the air traffic controller, the pilot informed airport authorities. At the same time, the staff on board told the passengers about the technical glitch. Sources added the passengers were asked to alight from the plane around 3.00pm. As many as 21 fliers are learned to have opted for alternative arrangements after seeking a ticket refund, the sources said.
“It was a snag in the communication and transmission system. Avoiding any risk, the pilot chose to not to take off. We informed the head office and a team of engineers was rushed to Chandigarh from Mumbai,” an official of Jet Airways at Chandigarh airport told TOI.
21/06/09 Times of India

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Categories: Airports Jun 2009, Jet Airways Jun 2009