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First Post
24 minutes ago
- Business
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After crash, Air India woes continue: Why has airline cancelled multiple flights in past 72 hours?
Air India has cancelled multiple flights over the past 72 hours, including seven on Tuesday alone. The development comes against the backdrop of the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) ordering the airline to perform one-time safety checks. Why have so many flights been called off? read more Early Tuesday, Air India flight AI180 — flying from San Francisco to Mumbai via Kolkata — faced a technical snag in its left engine, forcing all passengers to deboard. File image/PTI Since the Ahmedabad plane crash, India has been witnessing turmoil in the skies. Air India has cancelled multiple flights over the past 72 hours including seven on Tuesday alone. The development comes in the backdrop of the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) ordering Air India to perform one-time safety checks. The aviation regulator has ordered exhaustive maintenance checks on 787-8/9 variants equipped with GEnx engines, including assessments of certain take-off parameters, electronic engine control tests and engine fuel-related checks. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD But why all these flights being cancelled? What do we know? Let's take a closer look: Air India Air India on Tuesday called off seven international flights. These included the AI-915 (Delhi–Dubai), AI-153 (Delhi–Vienna), AI-143 (Delhi–Paris), AI-159 (Ahmedabad–London), AI-133 (Bengaluru–London) and AI-170 (London–Amritsar) and AI179 (Mumbai-San Francisco). Of these, six were Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners – the same model involved in the Ahmedabad plane crash that left over 270 dead. Air India cited multiple reasons for the cancellations including technical issues (AI-143 to Paris) and aircraft unavailability (AI-159 to London). 'Flight AI 143 from Delhi to Paris on 17 June has been cancelled. The mandatory pre-flight checks identified an issue which is being presently addressed. However, in view of the flight coming under the restrictions on night operations at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport, the said flight has been cancelled… We are providing hotel accommodation and also offering full refunds on cancellations or complimentary rescheduling if opted by the passengers. Consequently, flight AI 142 from Paris to Delhi on 17 June 2025 also stands cancelled,' Air India said in a statement. The AI179 to San Francisco suffered a technical snag during a stopover at Kolkata – following which all passengers were deboarded. On Monday, the airline called off the AI-2493 flight from Mumbai to Ahmedabad. The development comes in the backdrop of the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) ordering Air India to perform one-time safety checks. Reuters This occurred after the crew reached their Flight Duty Time limit after operational delays. 'We regret the inconvenience caused to our passengers and are making alternative arrangements to fly them to their destination at the earliest. We are providing hotel accommodation and also offering full refunds on cancellations or complimentary rescheduling if opted by the passengers,' Air India said in a statement. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The DGCA has called an urgent meeting with representatives from the airline on Tuesday evening. The DGCA Director General is expected to chair the meeting. On Monday, AI-315 from Hong Kong to Delhi turned back shortly after take-off. This occurred after a technical glitch. 'We don't want to continue further,' the pilot told air traffic control (ATC). An Air India flight to Ranchi also returned to Delhi after a technical issue. An Air India flight from Phuket to New Delhi returned to Thailand after a bomb threat. All 156 passengers on flight AI-379 are safe. Air India on Monday also cancelled flights to Sydney and Melbourne. 'The cancellations are due to a combination of factors including enhanced inspection which took longer time than expected and closure of the Iranian airspace,' an Air India official told passengers. Air India has 33 Boeing 787s in its fleet. IndiGo, other airlines Meanwhile, IndiGo flight 6E 2706 from Muscat to Delhi via Kochi made an emergency landing at Nagpur airport after a bomb threat. 'All passengers have been deboarded, investigation is underway, nothing suspicious has been found so far,' DCP Nagpur Lohit Matani was quoted as saying. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Also on Tuesday, two Dreamliners operated by Lufthansa and British Airways – flying from Frankfurt and London to Hyderabad and Chennai respectively – were forced to turn around and land at their airports of origin. The Lufthansa flight was forced to make a U-turn over a bomb threat. A passenger on board said that the plane had 'landed safely', with the pilot apologising for the 'inconvenience caused' by the delay due to matters 'beyond their control'. With inputs from agencies
Hans India
7 hours ago
- Hans India
Air India London Flight Cancelled Due To Technical Glitch; Same Route As AI 171 Crash
Just days after the tragic crash of Air India flight AI 171, the airline has cancelled another London-bound flight from Ahmedabad due to a technical issue. Scheduled to depart at 1:10 PM on Tuesday, flight AI 159 was meant to be the first on this route since the deadly incident last week that claimed 274 lives. According to officials, the aircraft—another Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner—developed a fault and could not take off. Passengers were informed of the cancellation and assured of full refunds. This marks the fourth technical snag involving an Air India aircraft within 24 hours, raising growing concerns over the airline's fleet maintenance and safety practices. Meanwhile, earlier on Tuesday, an Air India flight (AI 180) en route from San Francisco to Mumbai experienced engine trouble during a scheduled stopover at Kolkata. Passengers were deplaned safely. On Monday, flight AI 315—a Dreamliner flying from Hong Kong to Delhi—was forced to return shortly after take-off due to a suspected mechanical fault. That same day, an Air India Express flight from Delhi to Ranchi also had to return to the capital after a snag was detected mid-air.
Hindustan Times
8 hours ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Air India's San Francisco-Mumbai flight grounded in Kolkata after engine snag
Kolkata: An Air India flight from San Francisco to Mumbai had to be grounded at the NSCBI airport in Kolkata in the early hours of Tuesday and passengers had to be deboarded after the aircraft developed engine snag, officials said. 'Flight AI 180, which had arrived from San Francisco at the Kolkata airport around 12:47, was scheduled to leave for Mumbai at 2:00 am. There were 224 passengers on board,' said an airport official. The Boeing 777-200 LR aircraft, however, developed a snag in its left engine after passengers boarded the flight and was declared Aircraft on Ground (AOG), meaning the aircraft was grounded due to technical problems. Around 5:20 am, an announcement was made in the aircraft asking all passengers to deplane. The decision was made in the interest of flight safety, the captain of the plane told the passengers. The passengers were deboarded and sent to two hotels. All 224 passengers were given breakfast, and, according to their preferences, some were transferred to hotels, while others were accommodated on alternative flights to Mumbai.
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Business Standard
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
LIVE news updates: Kochi-Delhi flight makes emergency landing in Nagpur after bomb threat
Top news today: During the 51st G7 Summit, the Group of Seven nations released a joint statement calling for a "de-escalation" of tensions involving Iran, as instability in the Middle East intensifies. The statement also affirmed Israel's "right to defend itself" and stated that "Iran can never have a nuclear weapon". An Air India flight (AI180) from San Francisco to Mumbai experienced a technical issue in its left engine, leading to a delay in departure during a scheduled stop at Mumbai airport early Tuesday. Although the flight landed on time at 00:45 pm, the engine problem caused a delay, and at around 05:20 am, passengers were instructed to deplane. The captain informed them that the decision was made for flight safety reasons. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Canada to attend the G7 Summit at Kananaskis, marking his first visit to the country in ten years. Key discussions with global leaders are set to focus on major international issues such as energy security, technology, and innovation. PM Modi, currently on a three-nation tour, reached Canada on Monday evening (local time) from Cyprus, following an invitation from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The Kananaskis Summit, held on June 16–17, marks Modi's sixth consecutive appearance at a G7 meeting. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, PM Modi will engage with leaders from G7 nations, invited outreach partners, and heads of international organisations, with discussions centring on vital global matters like energy security, advancements in technology, and innovation—particularly the intersection of AI with energy and developments in quantum technology.
First Post
10 hours ago
- Business
- First Post
Emergency landings, U-turn, tech glitches... What's going on with Air India?
Since the deadly plane crash in Ahmedabad, at least five Air India flights have been under scrutiny. A flight from San Francisco to Mumbai via Kolkata experienced a technical issue early Tuesday, and passengers were required to deplane. Another Delhi-bound plane took a U-turn to Hong Kong on Monday, and there have been reports of delays. read more Early Tuesday, Air India flight AI180 — flying from San Francisco to Mumbai via Kolkata — faced a technical snag in its left engine, forcing all passengers to deboard. File image/PTI In the span of just a few days, Air India has been in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Since the deadly crash of Flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to London, which shocked the nation and claimed over 270 lives, the skies haven't been calm for the airline. One after another, several Air India flights have reported mid-air technical issues — from U-turns just minutes after takeoff to emergency landings and long delays. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD While no passengers have been hurt in these recent incidents, the sheer number of back-to-back scares has left flyers anxious. So, what is going on with Air India? Here's a closer look. San Francisco to Mumbai via Kolkata: Trouble on the ground Early Tuesday, passengers on Air India flight AI180 — flying from San Francisco to Mumbai via Kolkata — had an unexpected stopover drama. During the scheduled halt in Kolkata, the aircraft developed a technical snag in its left engine, forcing all passengers to deboard. Hours passed before an announcement was made, and the captain informed flyers that the step was necessary 'in the interest of flight safety,' as reported by PTI. A video from the airport showed ground staff inspecting the aircraft's engine on the tarmac, as the flight's onward journey to Mumbai was delayed. Passengers being deplaned during a scheduled halt at Kolkata airport after an Air India flight from San Francisco to Mumbai suffered a technical snag in one of its engines, in Kolkata, Tuesday, June 17, 2025. PTI Delhi to Ranchi: Flight make a U-turn mid-air On Monday, an Air India Express flight from Delhi to Ranchi had to turn back just after takeoff due to an in-flight emergency. The flight had departed at 4:25 pm and was expected to land in Ranchi by 6:20 pm. But shortly after takeoff, the pilots decided to return to Delhi after encountering technical difficulties, confirmed airport officials. An airline spokesperson said, 'The aircraft returned to Delhi after takeoff due to a suspected technical issue. Post inspections and clearance, it resumed scheduled operations.' On Monday, an Air India Express flight from Delhi to Ranchi had to turn back just after takeoff due to an in-flight emergency. File image/ PTI Hong Kong to Delhi: Boeing 787 Dreamliner makes emergency landing In another troubling event on the same day, an Air India flight from Hong Kong to Delhi had to make a U-turn and make an emergency landing around 90 minutes after take-off. The pilots flagged a technical issue while cruising at 22,000 ft and could be heard telling Air Traffic Control, 'We don't want to continue further.' The Air India Flight 315 was a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, the same airplane model involved in the Ahmedabad tragedy a few days ago. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Delhi to Vadodara: Landing gear scare On Sunday evening, an Air India flight from Delhi to Vadodara (AI 819) had to turn around shortly after takeoff due to a suspected issue with its landing gear. The Airbus A321 had just taken off from IGI Airport when the crew noticed the landing gear wasn't retracting properly. They alerted Delhi ATC and were cleared to return. The plane landed safely, and no one was harmed. The airline later clarified that it was a precautionary move, and the flight resumed service after checks. On Sunday evening, an Air India flight from Delhi to Vadodara (AI 819) had to turn around shortly after takeoff due to a suspected issue with its landing gear. File Photo/Reuters Guwahati to Kolkata: Delayed, then delayed again For passengers on Air India Express flight IX-1226 from Guwahati to Kolkata, it was a journey they'd rather forget. The flight, scheduled to depart at 9:20 pm on Saturday, was delayed multiple times, initially due to a technical fault. Passengers were kept onboard well past midnight before being deboarded and shifted to a lounge and later a hotel, which many described as poorly maintained, with some saying it didn't even provide breakfast, PTI reported. But the ordeal didn't end there. The next morning, the same aircraft was used again, only to be grounded a second time due to the same problem. An alternate plane was finally arranged, and the flight took off at 3:34 pm on Sunday. Some passengers chose to fly with other airlines after being offered rescheduling and full refunds. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Air India Express later apologised and said all guests were provided with hotel stays and alternate booking options. With the recent tragedy of the Ahmedabad crash still fresh in everyone's minds, incidents like these are only adding to Air India's mounting troubles. With input from agencies
