PTI
NEW DELHI
Sources said Naidu was going to Hyderabad to attend a meeting on the ‘’Swachh Bharat’’ campaign.
The flight was scheduled to depart at 1345 hours but due to the non-availability of the pilot it could take off only at 1430 hours.
“I had to travel to Hyderabad by Air India AI544 which is to depart at 1315 Hrs... was told on time.. reached airport by 1230 Hrs,” the minister said in another tweet.
“(I) was informed at 1315 hrs that flight was delayed as d pilot had not yet come. Waited up to 1345 Hrs, boarding didn’t start. returned 2 home,” Naidu said in a series of tweets.
“Hope Air India understands that we are in the age of competition. Missed an important appointment,” he said.
Soon after Naidu’s tweets, the public carrier expressed regret for the inconvenience caused, while Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju said he had asked Air India to conduct an inquiry and take action.
“Sir, we deeply regret the inconvenience caused due to flt delay. The pilot was stuck in traffic jam. Enquiry has been ordered,” Air India tweeted.
