Air India Express Kolkata-Hindon flight delayed due to snag in aircraft

“Our Kolkata - Hindon flight operated, with a delay, due to a snag on the originally assigned aircraft,” a spokesperson for Air India Express said.

"Guests were offered complimentary rescheduling or cancellation with a full refund. We regret the inconvenience," it added.

The flight – IX 1511 – took from the Kolkata Airport at 2pm after a seven-hour delay. It is expected to land at Hindon airport at around 4.30pm.