Air India Operates Relief Flight to Bring Back 228 Passengers Stranded in Mongolia
Air India flight AI174 from San Francisco to Delhi was diverted to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, due to a suspected technical issue, leaving 228 passengers and 17 crew members stranded. A relief flight AI183 using a Boeing 787 Dreamliner was dispatched from Delhi on Tuesday to bring them back, with the return scheduled for Wednesday morning. The airline, in coordination with local authorities and the Indian Embassy, provided hotel accommodation and support to the stranded passengers.
On November 2, 2025, Air India flight AI174, operating from San Francisco to Delhi via Kolkata, made a precautionary landing in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, after the crew suspected a technical issue during the flight. The Boeing 777 aircraft carrying 245 people, including 228 passengers and 17 crew, landed safely, and technical checks were initiated. Since Ulaanbaatar is not a regular Air India destination, the airline had no local staff available. The Indian Embassy and local authorities assisted the stranded passengers by facilitating transit visas and arranging hotel accommodations. To repatriate the passengers, Air India deployed a special relief flight AI183, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, departing Delhi Tuesday afternoon and expected to return with passengers on Wednesday morning. Throughout this period, the airline actively coordinated passenger care including meals and lodging, prioritizing their safety and comfort amid the unforeseen disruption. The airline expressed regret for the inconvenience caused and emphasized their commitment to passenger and crew safety.[1][2][5][6]
