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Time of India
04-08-2025
- Time of India
Roach turbulence hits AI San Francisco-Mum flight
1 2 Kolkata: Air India issued an apology on Monday following reports of cockroaches on a long-haul international flight, causing distress to passengers and prompting two to change their seats to avoid the pests. The airline announced it will conduct a comprehensive investigation to identify the source and cause of the incident, and implement measures to prevent its recurrence. This is the latest in a series of embarrassments in recent months that the airline has had to face over hygiene, service, maintenance and safety issues. Passengers on board flight AI 180, which took off from San Francisco around 8 am local time on Saturday, encountered 'bug-turbulence' mid-air. Two passengers affected by the presence of "a few small cockroaches" were relocated to other seats, the airline said. The carrier also said a deep cleaning of the aircraft was undertaken during a technical halt in Kolkata in the early hours of Monday for refuelling. However, Kolkata airport officials disputed this, stating the plane landed at 12.33 am on Monday and departed at 2.30 am, and that passengers had not alighted from the aircraft, something that is necessary for deep cleaning. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata In its statement, Air India said, "Despite regular fumigation efforts, insects can sometimes enter an aircraft during ground operations". "We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused to the passengers," the airline added. This incident marks another instance of roach issues on Air India flights. On Sept 28, 2024, a passenger reported cockroaches in food served on a Delhi-New York flight. Earlier, on April 20, 2024, one Uddhav Poddar took to social media to post photographs of roaches in the business class of flight AI 382 from Delhi to Singapore. Issues with cockroaches are not unique to Air India, with passengers also complaining about cockroaches on IndiGo and Akasa Airlines flights. However, the frequency of complaints on AI flights, including delays, cancellations and service and maintenance concerns, has intensified pressure on the airline. Air India is already under scrutiny following the Dreamliner crash in June and findings of various safety violations in an audit by DGCA. The San Francisco-Mumbai flight had previously experienced a left-engine snag on June 17, which forced the grounding of the aircraft. Passengers had been accommodated on other Mumbai-bound flights.
New Indian Express
04-08-2025
- New Indian Express
Passengers spot cockroaches in San Francisco-Mumbai AI flight, airline apologises for inconvenience
KOLKATA: An Air India flight from San Francisco to Mumbai took off with cockroaches, prompting the crew members to relocate two passengers to other seats in mid-air. The incident reportedly occurred on Air India flight AI180, which operates from San Francisco to Mumbai via Kolkata. The airline said that two passengers on board complained of the presence of cockroaches, following which their seats were changed by the crew members. Issuing a statement on August 4, Air India said, 'On flight AI180 from San Francisco to Mumbai via Kolkata, two passengers were unfortunately bothered by the presence of a few small cockroaches on board. Our cabin crew, therefore, relocated the two passengers to other seats in the same cabin, where they were comfortable thereafter.' The flight had a scheduled stop at Kolkata for refuelling. During its stay in Kolkata, the ground staff at the NSCBI airport promptly conducted a deep cleaning process to address the issue, and the same aircraft subsequently departed in time for Mumbai, the statement added. Offering an apology for any inconvenience caused to the passengers, an Air India spokesperson said, 'Despite our regular fumigation efforts, insects can sometimes enter an aircraft during ground operations. Air India will be undertaking a comprehensive investigation to determine the source and the cause of this incident and implement measures to prevent recurrence.'
India Today
04-08-2025
- India Today
PM Modi to inaugurate new Central Vista building Kartavya Bhawan on August 6
This report covers an incident on Air India's international flight AI180 from San Francisco to Mumbai, where cockroaches were found in the cabin. Two passengers who spotted the insects near their seats were relocated by the cabin crew. While the airline initially stated that such incidents can occur despite regular fumigation, it has now committed to a thorough probe. The airline has stated it is going to carry out a "complete proof investigation into it as to why this situation happened". The incident occurred on the flight which was routed via Kolkata, where the aircraft was fumigated and cleaned before proceeding to Mumbai. The discovery has raised significant questions regarding the cleanliness and maintenance standards on international flights, where passengers expect premium facilities and basic hygiene.
India Today
04-08-2025
- India Today
He hit me, punched me: SpiceJet staffer recounts assault by Army officer
This report covers an incident on Air India's international flight AI180 from San Francisco to Mumbai, where cockroaches were found in the cabin. Two passengers who spotted the insects near their seats were relocated by the cabin crew. While the airline initially stated that such incidents can occur despite regular fumigation, it has now committed to a thorough probe. The airline has stated it is going to carry out a "complete proof investigation into it as to why this situation happened". The incident occurred on the flight which was routed via Kolkata, where the aircraft was fumigated and cleaned before proceeding to Mumbai. The discovery has raised significant questions regarding the cleanliness and maintenance standards on international flights, where passengers expect premium facilities and basic hygiene.
India Today
04-08-2025
- India Today
PM Modi pays homage to Shibu Soren, consoles Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren
4:04 This report covers an incident on Air India's international flight AI180 from San Francisco to Mumbai, where cockroaches were found in the cabin. Two passengers who spotted the insects near their seats were relocated by the cabin crew. While the airline initially stated that such incidents can occur despite regular fumigation, it has now committed to a thorough probe. The airline has stated it is going to carry out a "complete proof investigation into it as to why this situation happened". The incident occurred on the flight which was routed via Kolkata, where the aircraft was fumigated and cleaned before proceeding to Mumbai. The discovery has raised significant questions regarding the cleanliness and maintenance standards on international flights, where passengers expect premium facilities and basic hygiene.
