# Air India flight diverted mid-flight over technical issue

> Delhi to Kathmandu flight turned back after crew reported a suspected technical problem above Lucknow.
- Title: Air India flight diverted mid-flight over technical issue
- Summary: Delhi to Kathmandu flight turned back after crew reported a suspected technical problem above Lucknow. Air India flight AI219 safely returned to Delhi after…
- Keywords: air india, flight diversion, technical issue, delhi, kathmandu, tribhuvan international airport, flight ai219, aviation safety, Air, India, flight, diverted
- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/air-india-flight-from-delhi-to-kathmandu-diverted-back-after-reporting-technical-issues/articleshow/134353835.cms
- Author: ET Online
- Published: 2026-09-19T12:14:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: air india, flight diversion, technical issue, delhi, kathmandu, tribhuvan international airport, flight ai219, aviation safety
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Air India flight AI219 safely returned to Delhi after reporting technical issues before entering Nepali airspace, with all passengers rebooked on an alternative flight.