A flight to Manchester experienced a significant delay and returned to Delhi after over 13 hours due to a call sign mix-up. The leased aircraft, operating under IndiGo’s code, faced air traffic control confusion in Eritrea. This incident highlights the complexities of rerouting flights around West Asian airspace due to ongoing conflicts, impacting flight durations and operational viability. A flight to Manchester experienced a significant delay and returned to Delhi after over 13 hours due to a call sign mix-up. The leased aircraft, operating under IndiGo’s code, faced air traffic control confusion in Eritrea. This incident highlights the complexities of rerouting flights around West Asian airspace due to ongoing conflicts, impacting flight durations and operational viability.
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