New Delhi, an Air India plane was diverted to Kolkata airport instead of Delhi. This plane was coming to Delhi from Tokyo's Haneda Airport. Meanwhile, the Air India flight was diverted to Kolkata due to "persistent hot temperature" in the cabin. However, Air India said in a statement that the plane has landed safely. The airline's statement said that alternative arrangements are being made to take our passengers to Delhi as soon as possible.

Diverted due to hot temperature

Air India issued a statement saying, "Air India flight AI357, flying from Haneda to Delhi on June 29, was diverted to Kolkata as a precaution due to persistent hot temperature in the cabin." Air India said that the plane is still being investigated. It said that its ground teams in Kolkata are providing all necessary assistance to the passengers to minimize the inconvenience caused by this unexpected diversion.

Flight turned back to Mumbai

In another case, an Air India flight from Mumbai to Chennai had to turn back after a burning smell was detected in the cabin. The incident took place on flight AI639 on June 27. The aircraft landed safely in Mumbai and passengers were evacuated to another aircraft. "A precautionary return was made for safety. Our ground colleagues assisted passengers to minimise disruption," the spokesperson said. "The crew of flight AI639, flying from Mumbai to Chennai on Friday, June 27, 2025, conducted a precautionary air return due to a burning smell in the cabin," an Air India spokesperson said.

A statement issued by an Air India spokesperson said, "A non-specific security alert was detected on one of our aircraft. Standard safety procedures were duly carried out, and the aircraft has been cleared for the next flight. Air India gives the highest priority to the safety of its passengers and crew."