Akasa Air Flight Delayed Due to Technical Glitch; Passengers Deplaned in Pune

Akasa Air deplaned passengers from a Pune-Bengaluru flight on January 13, 2026, due to a last-minute technical glitch in the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. Passengers waited for about 90 minutes before disembarking. The flight, originally scheduled for 8:50 a.m., was rescheduled to depart at 1:15 p.m. The airline stated the delay was for technical reasons, offered passengers rescheduling options, and initiated refunds for those who opted out.