Allegiant flight out of Austin canceled due to mechanical issue

AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Allegiant Air flight in Austin bound for Las Vegas had to be canceled after a mechanical issue was discovered on Thursday night.

According to an Allegiant spokesperson, Flight 453 had to return to the gate shortly after push-back due to an issue involving an air duct.

A passenger on the plane sent photographs from inside the plane showing some damage to a part of the plane’s ceiling.

The flight has been rescheduled for Friday, March 29 at 1:59 p.m.

Allegiant says the aircraft will remain on the ground until their maintenance team corrects the issue.

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