Air India Express Hyderabad-Phuket flight returns to base soon after take-off

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According to flight tracking service FlightRadar24, the aircraft turned around and returned to Hyderabad soon after take-off.

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The flight remained in the air for only 16 minutes before turning back. (Representational Image)

New Delhi,UPDATED: Jul 19, 2025 12:05 IST

An Air India Express flight from Hyderabad to Phuket was diverted back to its base shortly after takeoff on Saturday morning. Flight IX 110 took off from Hyderabad Airport at 6:40 am.

However, according to flight tracking service FlightRadar24, the aircraft turned around and returned to Hyderabad soon after take-off. The flight remained in the air for only 16 minutes before turning back.

The reason for the diversion is not yet known. An official statement from Air India Express is awaited.

This is a developing story. It will be updated.

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Jul 19, 2025

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