New Delhi, March 11: A Lucknow-bound AIX Connect flight, formerly known as Air Asia, returned to the Kempegowda International Airport just minutes after its takeoff, following a technical issue on Saturday, an AIX Connect spokesperson said. "The i5-2472 flight, scheduled to operate from Bengaluru to Lucknow, encountered a minor technical issue and elected to return to Bengaluru," the spokesperson said. Vistara Mumbai Flight Returns to Singapore Due to Engine Snag.

"Alternative arrangements have been made for impacted guests and we are taking steps to minimise the impact on other scheduled operations," he added.

Earlier this month, a Pune-bound Air Asia flight made an emergency landing at the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar after a bird hit the flight soon after the take-off. Emirates Plane Takes Off From Dubai for New Zealand, Flies for 13 Hours Only To Land Back in Dubai; Here's Why.

The Air Authority informed in a statement that, "Pune bound Air Asia flight made an emergency landing at Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar after a bird-hit incident, soon after the take-off. The aircraft is being assessed, and all the passengers are safe."

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