June 15, 2025, Ghaziabad Air India Express flight IX 1511 was delayed from takeoff due to a technical snag at Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh on Sunday afternoon. The flight was scheduled to depart for Kolkata, but a major accident was averted as the fault was caught in time. Details of the incident The flight, carrying around 100 passengers, had been standing on the runway for an hour. The pilot noticed the fault while trying to take off and informed the airport authority. The passengers were immediately deplaned and shifted to a safe location. Engineers are busy troubleshooting the fault, and the authority says that the flight will be allowed only after the fault is fixed. Air India statement Air India Express issued a statement saying that the flight was delayed due to a technical snag. Passengers will be refunded the full ticket amount in lieu of the inconvenience, and apologized for the delay. Conclusion The incident highlights the frequent glitches of Air India flights. The aviation authority needs to tighten safety standards to protect the lives of passengers.