A technical problem disrupted Air India flight AI 2819 from Delhi to Bengaluru, leading to a replacement aircraft, confusion over boarding gates and a departure delay of around six and a half hours.
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Air India flight AI2030 from Frankfurt to Delhi was diverted to Jaipur on October 14 following a suspected hijack alert. The DGCA is investigating whether Mumbai ATC’s radar system, a transponder signal or another technical issue triggered the warning. The aircraft and crew were cleared after security checks, but the cause remained unconfirmed as of October 15, 2026.
Air India will launch four weekly Delhi-Osaka nonstop flights on February 2, 2027, with Boeing 787-8 services for India.
Air India and Thakural Travels must pay approximately Rs 1.34 lakh, including a refund, compensation and litigation costs, after three passengers were stranded in Delhi following the last-minute cancellation of their Toronto-bound connecting flight.
Air India is set to review staff travel rules and departmental restructuring on October 15 as the airline group tackles ₹222.38 billion in combined losses and pursues cost-saving measures.
Air India and Singapore Airlines expand India-Singapore flights, booking options, frequent-flyer benefits and connectivity from October 2026.
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An Air India (AI) cabin crew member has reported that US $2,120 went missing from her hand luggage after a New York-Mumbai rotation, prompting an investigation by Sahar police.
Air India plans to resume 5 weekly direct flights between Delhi and Tel Aviv on December 1, 2026, after repeated service suspensions since October 2023.
Air India AI-171 crash probe: pilots seek review panel role as AAIB prepares draft final report after Ahmedabad tragedy.