Flight Delayed: No Pilot Available for Pune-Bound AI-849
The Pune-bound Air India flight, AI-849, was delayed by a whopping five hours due to the unavailability of a pilot. The flight was scheduled to depart at 8:00 AM but ended up taking off at 1:00 PM. This unexpected delay caused inconvenience to the passengers who were traveling to Pune.
Cause of Delay
According to Air India officials, the flight was delayed due to the non-availability of a pilot to operate the flight. The airline had to arrange for a replacement pilot, which took several hours.
Passenger Reaction
Passengers who were traveling on the flight expressed their frustration and disappointment at the delay. 'We were supposed to reach Pune by 10:00 AM, but now we will reach at 3:00 PM. This delay has caused a lot of inconvenience to us,' said one of the passengers.
Air India's Response
Air India has apologized for the delay and has assured that they are taking necessary steps to prevent such incidents in the future. 'We regret the delay caused to our passengers and are taking necessary steps to ensure that our flights operate on schedule,' said an Air India spokesperson.
Impact on Passengers
The delay has caused a lot of inconvenience to the passengers, who had to wait for several hours at the airport. Many passengers had to reschedule their appointments and meetings in Pune due to the delay.
Conclusion
The delay of the Pune-bound Air India flight, AI-849, has highlighted the importance of having a backup plan in place to ensure that flights operate on schedule. Air India needs to take necessary steps to prevent such incidents in the future and ensure that passengers reach their destination on time.