Air India Express flight from Ranchi to Bengaluru delayed by five hours due to oxygen cylinder

An Air India Express flight from Ranchi to Bengaluru experienced a significant delay. The aircraft had to arrange oxygen cylinders from Delhi for the return journey. This delay occurred after a passenger required oxygen during the inbound flight. The flight, number IX 1244, eventually departed for Bengaluru after the cylinders arrived. Passengers waited for approximately five hours at Birsa Munda Airport.