Kolkata diverted flight.
New Delhi: An Air India aircraft was diverted at Kolkata Airport instead of Delhi. The aircraft was coming to Delhi from Haneda Airport in Tokyo. Meanwhile, Air India flight was diverted to Kolkata due to “frequent hot temperatures” in the cabin. However, Air India said in a statement that the aircraft has landed safely. The airline’s statement said that alternative arrangements are being made to take our passengers to Delhi at the earliest.
Diverted due to hot temperature
Air India issued a statement saying, “Air India flight AI357, which flew from Haneda to Delhi on June 29, was diverted to Kolkata, a precautionary heroic temperature in the cabin.” Air India said that the aircraft is still being investigated. He said that his ground teams in Kolkata are providing all the necessary assistance to passengers to reduce the inconvenience caused by this unexpected diversion.
Flight returned to Mumbai
In another case, an Air India flight going from Mumbai to Chennai had to return after the smell of burning in the cabin. The incident occurred on 27 June in Flight AI639. The aircraft landed safely in Mumbai and passengers were taken into another aircraft. The spokesman said, “Precautionary return was made for safety. Our ground colleagues assisted passengers to reduce the disruption.” An Air India spokesman said, “The crew of AI639 flight, flight from Mumbai to Chennai on Friday, June 27, 2025, made a mere mere return due to the odor of burning in the cabin.”
A statement issued by an Air India spokesperson said, “A non-specific security warning was detected on one of our aircraft. Standard security procedures were duly completed, and the aircraft has been approved for the next flight. Air India gives a top priority to the safety of its passengers and crew.” (Input-PTI)
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