Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Air India Express Delhi-Indore Flight Delayed Over Three Hours
An Air India Express plane flying from Delhi to Indore was delayed for more than three hours.
It was supposed to leave at 1:10 pm, but the departure was moved to 3 pm.
The plane still did not leave at the new time.
Passengers said the air conditioner was not working properly inside the aircraft.
Because it was hot and humid, some people used pamphlets to fan themselves.
Women, children and older passengers were reportedly onboard.
The plane eventually reached Indore at about 5:15 pm.
After landing, passengers had to wait around 30 more minutes before leaving because a technical problem had to be fixed.
Air India Express flight IX1090 from Delhi to Indore was delayed by more than three hours on Wednesday.
The flight was scheduled to depart at 1:10 pm and later rescheduled for 3 pm, but did not leave at that time.
Passengers said the aircraft’s air-conditioning system was not functioning properly amid heat and humidity.
The flight reportedly landed in Indore at around 5:15 pm, after which passengers remained onboard for nearly 30 minutes.
Passengers were allowed to disembark after a technical issue involving the engine shutdown switch was resolved.
- Who
- Passengers on Air India Express flight IX1090 from Delhi to Indore.
- What
- The flight was delayed for more than three hours, with passengers reporting faulty air conditioning and a further wait after landing.
- When
- Wednesday; it was scheduled to depart at 1:10 pm, rescheduled for 3 pm, and reportedly landed around 5:15 pm.
- Where
- The flight was scheduled to depart from Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi and arrive at Indore airport, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- The reported reasons included an air-conditioning problem and, after landing, a technical issue with the switch used to shut down the engine. The airline had not issued a detailed clarification at the time of reporting.
Passenger Concerns
Airline and Airport Position
Cause of the delay
Passenger Concerns
Passengers experienced a delay of more than three hours and blamed the airline’s services, while also reporting that the aircraft’s air-conditioning system was not functioning properly.
Airline and Airport Position
Indore airport PRO Ramswaroop Yadav said the reason for the delay was not immediately available. The airline had not issued a detailed clarification at the time of reporting.
Post-arrival wait
Passenger Concerns
Passengers remained inside the aircraft for nearly 30 minutes after landing, adding to their inconvenience and anger.
Airline and Airport Position
They were allowed to disembark after the reported technical issue involving the engine shutdown switch was resolved.
- Airline
- Air India Express
- Flight
- IX1090
- Route
- Delhi to Indore
- Scheduled departure
- 1:10 pm from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Rescheduled departure
- 3 pm
- Reported arrival
- Around 5:15 pm in Indore
- Additional onboard wait
- Nearly 30 minutes after landing
- Passenger complaint
- Faulty air conditioning amid heat and humidity