Chennai-Singapore Flight Delayed for 5 Hours Due to Technical Issue
Posted on: 08/Feb/2025 10:35:14 AM
A Singapore Airlines flight from Chennai to Singapore was delayed for five hours on Friday after the pilot detected a technical snag just before takeoff.
- The flight, which usually arrives in Chennai around 10:00 PM and departs at 11:25 PM, landed slightly late at 10:26 PM.
- A total of 276 passengers were onboard, many of whom were connecting to destinations like Australia and New Zealand.
- Just before takeoff, the pilot identified a mechanical issue, leading to an immediate disembarkation of all passengers.
- A team of engineers resolved the issue, and the flight finally departed at 4:15 AM, nearly five hours behind schedule.
Despite the delay, passengers were assured of their safety, and the issue was swiftly handled by airline officials.
