Riyadh-bound passengers take on Air India staff over flight delay

Mumbai, Oct 26: A group of Air India's Riyadh-bound passengers had an altercation with the airline's staff at the airport here after their flight got delayed and failed to take-off at rescheduled time.

The agitated passengers, however, were later pacified by the airport staff, an airport source said.

Confirming the developments, an Air India spokesperson said that some passengers were trying to click pictures of the staff last evening and were told not do so as it was against the norms, that led these passengers into an argument with the airline staff.

"Air India flight AI 921 from Mumbai for Riyadh was rescheduled to 5.10 PM. All the 230 passengers who were to board this flight were informed about rescheduled timings much in advance," the spokesperson said.

However, due to late arrival of the flight from Riyadh and some delay on part of the air traffic control, the departing flight got further delayed and could take off only around 7.45 PM, he said, adding that due to this (further delay) some of the passengers, mainly those who were to fly onwards, got agitated.

"But we took complete care of the delayed passengers and provided food to them as well," he said.

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Air India Express brings back Mangaluru–Muscat direct flights from March 2026

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Air India Express has announced that it will resume direct flight services between Mangaluru and Muscat from March 2026, restoring an important international air link for passengers from the coastal region.

Airport authorities said the service will operate twice a week—on Sundays and Tuesdays—from March 1. The initial flights are scheduled on March 3, 8 and 10, followed by March 15 and 17, with the same operating pattern to continue thereafter. The flight duration is approximately three hours and 25 minutes.

The Mangaluru–Muscat route was earlier operated under the 2025 summer schedule, with services beginning on July 14. At that time, Air India Express had operated four flights a week before suspending the service.

Officials said the summer schedule will come into effect from March 29, after which changes in flight timings and departure schedules from Mangaluru are expected. Passengers have been advised to check the latest schedules while planning their travel.

The resumption of direct flights to Muscat is expected to significantly benefit expatriates, business travellers and others, further strengthening Mangaluru’s air connectivity with the Gulf region.

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