Air India Express flight returns to Delhi mid-air due to suspected GPS interference; second disruption in three days | India News

NEW DELHI: An Air India Express flight from Delhi to Jammu was compelled to return to the capital on Monday after a technical difficulty, later recognized as suspected GPS interference, was detected mid-air.Flight IX2564, operated by an Airbus A320, had taken off from Delhi at 11:04 am, barely behind its scheduled departure time of 10:40 am, and was anticipated to land in Jammu at 12:05 pm. However, the flight circled earlier than reaching its vacation spot and landed again in Delhi, in accordance to flight monitoring information from Flightradar24.Confirming the incident, an Air India Express spokesperson stated, “Our Delhi–Jammu flight returned to Delhi as a precautionary measure, following a suspected GPS interference incident. Subsequently, an alternative flight was organised to connect guests to Jammu. We regret the inconvenience caused,” as quoted by ANI.The airline additionally acknowledged that GPS sign interference has been reported by different operators whereas flying over sure delicate areas.A alternative plane was organized to guarantee passengers reached Jammu with minimal additional delay.This marks the second disruption in Air India Express operations in three days. On Saturday, June 21, flight IX1014 from Delhi to Patna was diverted to Varanasi due to hostile climate. The flight resumed its journey as soon as circumstances improved.“We regret the delay caused by circumstances beyond our control,” the airline stated relating to the Patna-bound flight.