An Air India Express flight bound for Singapore experienced a sudden schedule change on Wednesday, September 26th, 2024, leaving 13 passengers stranded at Tiruchi International Airport. The change in schedule was prompted by a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) issued by the Singapore aviation authorities.
The flight, designated as IX 682, was originally slated to depart at 4:25 p.m. However, due to the NOTAM, the airline decided to move up the departure time to 3:00 p.m. Passengers were notified about the change in schedule on Tuesday, but unfortunately, 13 individuals missed the flight due to the unexpected shift.
This incident sparked a dispute between the affected passengers and the Air India Express staff at the airport. The airline staff attributed the schedule change to the NOTAM, citing safety concerns as the reason for the earlier departure. The passengers, on the other hand, expressed frustration and inconvenience due to the short notice.
The NOTAM, which is a crucial communication system for aviation safety, is used to alert pilots and air traffic control about potential hazards, changes in procedures, or other relevant information. In this case, the NOTAM issued by Singapore authorities likely contained information that necessitated an earlier departure time for the Air India Express flight.
