Air India flight halted before take-off in Indore:163 passengers kept onboard for nearly 5 hours after pilot received fire alert

An Air India flight from Indore to Mumbai was stopped on the runway just before take-off on Wednesday evening after the pilot received a fire warning signal. The quick action by the Air Traffic Control (ATC) prevented any possible danger. Alarm triggered moments before departure Flight AI-2750, scheduled to depart at 7:50 PM, was preparing for take-off when the fire indication alarm appeared in the cockpit. ATC immediately instructed the pilot to halt the aircraft. All 163 passengers remained seated inside while engineers checked the issue. After a detailed inspection, the aircraft was cleared for departure at 11:41 PM, almost four hours late. Passengers left without clear information Several passengers complained that Air India staff did not provide proper updates during the delay.A family member of one passenger has filed a formal complaint with DG Faiz Ahmed Kidwai of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, demanding accountability for the delay and poor communication. Series of delays at Indore Airport The Air India incident was not the only disruption on Wednesday. Several other flights from Indore faced delays throughout the day. Frequent flight delays raise concerns The repeated delays have caused frustration among passengers. Many travellers are now urging authorities to review maintenance and scheduling systems at Indore Airport to ensure smoother operations.