Board, deboard and repeat: AI Express Guwahati-Kolkata flight delayed by 18 hours

Air India Express flight IX-1226 faced a significant delay. The flight from Guwahati to Kolkata was grounded twice. Technical issues caused an 18-hour disruption. Passengers experienced discomfort with hotel stays. An alternate aircraft was arranged for travel. Some passengers opted for other airlines. The replacement flight finally departed on Sunday afternoon. Air India Express offered refunds and rescheduling.