Tire Issue Delays Air Arabia Flight at Coimbatore Airport, Passengers Face Troubles

On June 1, an Air Arabia flight scheduled for Sharjah at 4:15 AM from Coimbatore Airport was delayed due to a tire puncture, causing inconvenience to 145 passengers.


Coimbatore: A technical glitch involving a tire puncture delayed an Air Arabia flight bound for Sharjah, scheduled to depart from Coimbatore Airport early this morning. The flight, carrying 145 passengers, was ready for departure at 4:15 AM when the issue was detected. Shortly after the discovery, all passengers were urgently deboarded and accommodated at a private hotel in Peelamedu.

Following the incident, airport officials confirmed that the necessary repairs were carried out and the aircraft was ready for departure by 6 PM the same day. The delay led to significant inconveniences for the passengers, who had to wait several hours before they could resume their travel.

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