SpiceJet flight returns after technical snag

Chennai, Apr 12: A Madurai-bound flight of budget air carrier SpiceJet with 72 passengers returned to the airport here, shortly after it took off, following a 'technical snag' today, airport authorities said.

The plane left at 6.50 am as scheduled but returned around 7.30 am after the pilot noticed a technical snag mid-air, they said.

The specific reason of the technical snag is yet to be ascertained. The flight resumed its journey an hour later, after the problem was rectified, the officials added.

PTI