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Midair technical glitch forces UL flight to return to BIA
April 22, 2023
A midair technical glitch has forced a Sri Lankan Airlines Airbus 330 to return to the base. One hour and seven minutes after taking off. The pilot found that the pressure system inside the aircraft was not working properly, forcing him to turn back.
The passengers were given accommodation in nearby hotels, and they had been able to board another flight this morning to Dubai while aircraft engineers attended to the malfunctioning aircraft.
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