New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- An Air India Express flight from Jeddah to Kozhikode made a precautionary landing in Kochi, Kerala, on Thursday (December 18). An airline spokesperson said the flight was diverted to Kochi and landed safely there. "All guests are being connected to Kozhikode by road," the spokesperson said.

The Air India Express spokesperson said, "Our Jeddah-Kozhikode flight was diverted to Kochi and made a precautionary landing due to suspected damage to the aircraft's tyre likely caused by a foreign object on the runway at Jeddah airport."

"The aircraft landed safely in Kochi, and all guests are being connected to Kozhikode by road. We regret the inconvenience caused and reiterate that safety remains our highest priority in ever...