An Air India flight operating from Delhi to San Francisco returned to the national capital on Tuesday (May 27) after facing a technical issue mid-air. According to flight radar, the aircraft remained airborne for more than eight hours before safely landing back in Delhi. The flight had taken off from Delhi at around 3 am.
In a statement, Air India said, "Flight AI173 returned to Delhi in line with established safety procedures after a technical snag was detected." The airline confirmed that the aircraft landed safely and will undergo a detailed technical inspection in accordance with its safety protocols.
Expressing regret over the inconvenience caused, Air India said it is making alternative arrangements to transport passengers to San Francisco at the earliest.
"We regret the inconvenience caused to the passengers and are making alternative arrangements to fly them to their destination as soon as possible. In the meantime, our ground teams are providing all necessary assistance to the passengers, including refreshments, hotel accommodation or rescheduling as opted by them," they stated.
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