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Air India Flight Returns Mid-Air After Seven Hours
20 Mar
Summary
- Flight AI 185 returned to Delhi after seven hours airborne.
- The aircraft flew through Chinese airspace before turning back.
- Passengers were accommodated and departed the next morning.

Air India flight AI 185, en route from Delhi to Vancouver, returned to Delhi on March 19 after being in the air for more than seven hours. The aircraft was tracked flying through Chinese airspace before its diversion back to India.
The airline confirmed the safe landing of the Boeing 777-200 LR aircraft, stating the return was due to an "operational issue" in line with standard procedures. Passengers and crew disembarked without incident.
Air India expressed regret for the inconvenience and arranged hotel accommodations for the affected passengers. Efforts were made to ensure a prompt departure, and the flight successfully took off for Vancouver the following morning with all passengers.
The airline reiterated its commitment to passenger and crew safety, emphasizing it as their highest priority amid the unforeseen situation.




