An Air India flight (AI-2982) from Delhi to Pune experienced a technical issue on Friday, causing significant delays for its 150 passengers. After taxiing, the Airbus A-320 returned to the bay, leaving passengers waiting anxiously for two hours. Passengers expressed frustration over the lack of communication and missed business meetings.
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