Kochi/IBNS/UNI: Air India Express flight IX 348, on the Abu Dhabi-Kozhikode route, returned to Abu Dhabi airport following a technical snag in one of the engines.

The technical snag was identified while taking off and the aircraft landed back safely, following all laid down procedures, in Abu Dhabi International Airport with 184 passengers on board, an official statement from Air India Express Limited said on Friday.

“This event has been reported to the regulatory authorities as per protocol, and alternate arrangements are being made for the guests," Air India Express said in a statement.

"We regret the inconvenience caused to our guests on board," it added.