AI 171 Crash: Ahmedabad International Airport temporarily suspends operations

Following the crash of London-bound Air India flight AI171, Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport has been temporarily shut. All flight operations are suspended until further notice. Passengers are advised to check with airlines for the latest travel updates

Hyderabad: Following the crash of the London-bound Flight Al 171 in Ahmedabad Gujarat on Thursday, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport has be shut for all operations temporarily.

In an official statement, the SVPIA spokesperson said that all flight operations from the airport are temporarily suspended until further notice

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“Flight Al 171 from Ahmedabad to London, Gatwick, earlier today, was involved in a crash shortly after takeoff, outside the airport.

As a result, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad, is currently not operational. All flight operations are temporarily suspended until further notice,” the press release said.

Passengers are advised to check with their respective airlines for the latest updates before proceeding to the airport. We request your cooperation and patience as authorities manage this evolving situation. Further updates will be provided as soon as available, the release added.