Air India's Tokyo-Delhi flight diverted to Kolkata due to cabin heat issue amid ongoing operational woes
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The string of disruptions that have plagued Air India since the deadly Ahmedabad crash continued on Sunday as flight AI357, travelling from Tokyo's Haneda Airport to Delhi, was diverted to Kolkata after the crew noticed unusually high cabin temperatures.In a statement, Air India confirmed that the diversion was a precautionary measure and that the aircraft landed safely without incident."Air India flight AI357, operating from Haneda to Delhi on 29 June 2025, made a precautionary diversion to Kolkata due to persistent warm temperatures experienced in the cabin. The aircraft landed safely in Kolkata and is currently undergoing checks," an airline spokesperson said, reported ANI.According to the news agency, the airline added that ground staff in Kolkata are assisting passengers with refreshments and arranging alternative flights to Delhi at the earliest opportunity.'We regret the inconvenience caused to our passengers and are providing all necessary support,' the spokesperson said.Just two days earlier, on June 27, Air India flight AI639 from Mumbai to Chennai was forced to return to Mumbai shortly after takeoff after the crew detected a burning smell inside the cabin. The airline said the flight landed safely, and passengers were accommodated on another aircraft.In a separate episode the same day, Air India reported a non-specific security alert on one of its aircraft. Standard security procedures were carried out, and the plane was subsequently cleared for its next flight.Friday was marked by a third incident as an Air India Express flight operating from Delhi to Jammu had to turn back mid-flight due to a technical issue. Passengers were shifted to an alternative aircraft to complete their journey.These multiple incidents have drawn attention to operational safety and reliability across India's aviation sector, particularly following the crash of Air India Flight AI-171 near Ahmedabad on June 12, which claimed 260 lives.The tragedy has prompted a series of internal inspections and intensified regulatory scrutiny.
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