Air India Flight AI174 Makes Emergency Landing in Ulaanbaatar Due to Suspected Technical Issue
On November 2, 2025, Air India flight AI174 from San Francisco to Delhi via Kolkata made a precautionary emergency landing at Ulaanbaatar International Airport, Mongolia, due to a suspected technical issue. Passengers were safely disembarked, provided with meals and hotel accommodations, and Air India is making alternative arrangements to fly them to their destination as soon as possible. The airline emphasized safety as the priority and expressed regret for the inconvenience caused.
Air India flight AI174, operating on November 2, 2025, en route from San Francisco to Delhi with a stopover in Kolkata, executed a precautionary landing at Ulaanbaatar International Airport, Mongolia, after the flight crew suspected a technical problem during the flight. The aircraft landed safely and is undergoing necessary safety checks. Passengers were disembarked after clearing immigration, served meals on board, and provided hotel accommodations with support from local authorities and partners. Air India is actively working to arrange alternative flights to transport passengers to Delhi at the earliest opportunity. The airline released official statements on the social platform X (formerly Twitter), highlighting that the decision for diversion was made solely in the interest of passenger and crew safety. This incident follows previous recent disruptions by Air India due to technical issues affecting other flights. Air India has sincerely apologized for the inconvenience caused and is committed to minimizing disruption while prioritizing safety above all else.
