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Air India flight diverted mid-flight over technical issue
Delhi to Kathmandu flight turned back after crew reported a suspected technical problem above Lucknow.
In brief
Delhi to Kathmandu flight turned back after crew reported a suspected technical problem above Lucknow. Air India flight AI219 safely returned to Delhi after reporting technical issues before entering Nepali airspace, with all passengers rebooked on an alternative flight. Originally reported by The Economic Times.
Air India flight diverted back to Delhi
Air India flight AI219 from New Delhi to Kathmandu was diverted back to Delhi on September 19 after the crew reported a suspected technical issue.
Diversion happened above Lucknow
The aircraft was about to enter Nepali airspace when it got diverted from the airspace above Lucknow after reporting the technical issues.
Safe landing and passenger assistance
The flight landed safely at Delhi and all passengers and crew disembarked. Air India's ground team provided immediate assistance to the passengers.
“The flight landed safely at Delhi and all passengers and crew disembarked.”
Passengers rebooked on alternative flight
Passengers were rebooked and flown to Kathmandu on an alternative flight shortly after landing in Delhi.
Standard operating procedure followed
Air India confirmed the crew followed standard operating procedure by returning to Delhi due to the suspected technical issue.
The essence
Air India flight AI219 safely returned to Delhi after reporting technical issues before entering Nepali airspace, with all passengers rebooked on an alternative flight.
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