Kozhikode, July 23 -- An Air India Express flight (IX375) from Kozhikode to Doha returned to its origin shortly after takeoff due to a technical issue on Wednesday.

The flight took off at 9:17 AM and landed safely back at Calicut International Airport at 11:12 AM. The airline arranged an alternative aircraft, provided refreshments to passengers, and the flight departed later.

According to the spokesperson, "One of our flights returned to Kohzikode, Kerala, after take-off due to a technical issue. We arranged an alternative aircraft on a priority basis, provided the guests with refreshments during the delay, and the flight has since departed"

Flight IX375, a Boeing 737-86N was scheduled to depart Kozhikode at 08:50 AM and arrive in Doha...