Air India Delhi-London flight returns after 7 hours mid-air due to technical snag in A350 aircraft
PTC Web Desk: After remaining air-borne for nearly seven hours, an Air India flight bound for London returned to Delhi on Thursday after a suspected technical snag. The flight (AI111) took off from the Delhi airport around 6 am for London Heathrow.
The crew notices an issue after being air-borne for nearly seven hours. The crew reported hearing unusual noises while the aircraft was in Saudi Arabian airspace. The pilots immediately decided to turn back. Airbus A350-900 aircraft landed safely in Delhi around 12.30 pm.
In a statement, Air India said the aircraft was now undergoing detailed checks in line with its safety protocols. It also issued an apology for the inconvenience. The Air India said efforts were being made to help passengers continue their journey to London as soon as possible.
- With inputs from agencies
