Kochi, Dec. 18 -- An Air India Express flight from Jeddah to Kozhikode was diverted to Kochi and made a precautionary landing on Thursday morning following suspected damage to the aircraft's tyres, airline and airport authorities said.
The flight, IX 398, carrying 160 passengers, landed safely at Cochin International Airport at 9.07 am under full emergency conditions. All emergency services were activated in advance, and no injuries were reported among passengers or crew.
Post-landing inspection confirmed that both right-side tyres of the aircraft had burst. Runway inspection is currently underway to ascertain the exact cause.
In a statement, an Air India Express spokesperson said the suspected tyre damage was likely caused by a foreign ...