A Jet Airways flight to Dubai was cancelled at the last minute on Wednesday evening after the pilot reportedly called in sick.
According to the Times of India, take off of the 20:00 service from the Indian city of Mangalore was postponed until Thursday evening as a replacement pilot was not immediately available.
The newspaper said that the carrier was forced to arrange for the transfer of staff from Mumbai to ensure the flight was able to depart at 19:30 today. Affected passengers were accommodated in near-by hotels, it was reported.
Jet Airways, India’s second largest airline by number of passengers carried, is currently in talks with Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways over the possible sale of an equity stake.
10/01/13 Daniel Shane/Arabian Business
