Air India Delhi-Bengaluru Flight Diverted to Bhopal Due to Technical Snag
Air India flight AI2487 from Delhi to Bengaluru was diverted to Bhopal due to a suspected technical issue detected mid-air. The Airbus A320neo landed safely, and passengers were assisted with accommodations while the aircraft underwent precautionary checks. On the same day, another Air India flight from San Francisco to Delhi made an emergency landing in Mongolia due to a suspected technical problem, with passengers provided hotel stay and alternate travel arrangements.
On November 4, 2025, Air India flight AI2487, operating an Airbus A320neo from New Delhi to Bengaluru, was diverted to Bhopal after simultaneous forward and aft cargo smoke alerts were detected mid-flight. The flight declared an emergency and landed safely at Raja Bhoj Airport in Bhopal with all 162 passengers and 6 crew members unharmed. Ground services provided immediate assistance, and the airline arranged accommodations for passengers while engineering teams conducted thorough inspections and rectification of the suspected technical issue. This diversion was undertaken in the interest of safety and to ensure passenger well-being.Separately, on the same day, Air India flight AI174 from San Francisco to Delhi made a precautionary landing at Ulaanbaatar International Airport, Mongolia, due to a suspected technical snag. Passengers were disembarked, provided meals, and hotel accommodation while alternative travel arrangements were made. Air India expressed regret for the inconvenience in both incidents, emphasizing safety as the top priority. Investigations into the causes of the technical issues on both flights are ongoing in coordination with relevant aviation authorities and manufacturers.
