Air India Flights Diverted Due to Mid-Air Technical Issues
Two Air India flights faced mid-air technical issues on November 2, 2025. The Delhi-Bengaluru flight was diverted and safely landed in Bhopal after a cargo smoke warning, with all 172 passengers safe. Meanwhile, the San Francisco-Delhi flight made an emergency landing in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, due to suspected technical problems, with 245 people on board accommodated locally until further arrangements.
On November 2, 2025, two Air India flights encountered technical difficulties that led to emergency landings and diversions. The domestic Delhi-Bengaluru flight, operated by an Airbus A320neo carrying 172 people, was diverted and landed safely in Bhopal's Raja Bhoj Airport after a cargo hold smoke alert triggered onboard. Emergency protocols were followed, and the aircraft systems returned to normal before landing. Passengers were disembarked without harm, and the airline is arranging onward travel. Concurrently, Air India's Boeing 777 flight from San Francisco to Delhi, with 245 people onboard, was diverted for a precautionary emergency landing in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, due to suspected technical issues mid-flight. Passengers completed immigration and were provided with hotel accommodations as alternative flights are arranged. Air India is coordinating with relevant authorities and aircraft manufacturers to investigate these incidents and ensure passenger safety and operational continuity. Both incidents underscore the airline's adherence to safety protocols and quick response to in-flight technical challenges.
