Air India’s US-bound flight returns to Mumbai due to technical snag


Air India aircraft. - File Photo: IANS

NEW DELHI: An Air India flight scheduled from Mumbai to Newark in the United States had to return after take-off, as the crew identified a suspected technical snag, according to a statement issued by the airline on Wednesday (Oct 22).

“The crew of flight AI191 operating from Mumbai to Newark on Oct 22, made a precautionary air-return to Mumbai due to a suspected technical issue. The flight landed safely back in Mumbai, and the aircraft is undergoing necessary inspections,” according to an Air India statement.

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