Air India Express Flight IX-971

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Live · updated 16 Jul 2026, 00:49 IST

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Tomorrow · Fri Jul 17 Scheduled
HYD
Hyderabad
8:40 AM
✈ 2h 15m Nonstop
AUH
Abu Dhabi
10:55 AM
B737 MAX 8
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About IX-971 · B737 MAX 8

IX-971 on-time100% (based on 9 recent flights)
When delayedtypically ~9 min late
Time zoneAbu Dhabi is 1h 30m behind Hyderabad
When you land14:55 in Abu Dhabi = 16:25 in Hyderabad
Boarding gate closes08:15 (25 min before departure — Air India Express policy · your boarding pass is final)
Weather in Abu Dhabi☀️ 33°C, clear sky · Air quality: Very poor
On board
Seat layout3-3
Seat pitch~ 28–32 inches (71–81 cm)
WiFiNot available
EntertainmentNo seatback screens
Stream to your device~ Free (Vista Stream)
over the onboard network; no internet WiFi
MealsBuy on board (Gourmair)
Lite Bite included with Classic & Flex fares; hot meal or Lite Bite with Business
Charging~ USB ports on 737-8 aircraft
most older 737-800s have none
IncludedDrinking water on request
Frequent flyer programmeMaharaja Club
“~” = typical for this aircraft; meals and extras can vary by fare type.

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IX-971 flight status — FAQs

How do I check IX-971 flight status today?

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Is IX-971 delayed today?

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Does IX-971 have WiFi and meals on board?

WiFi on IX-971 (Air India Express): not available. Meals: buy on board (gourmair) — Lite Bite included with Classic & Flex fares; hot meal or Lite Bite with Business. Details are airline-standard for this aircraft; extras can vary by fare type.

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