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 suspends Delhi-Vienna and Delhi-Birmingham flights for winter 2026-27 and ends the only India-Austria nonstop.
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 flight AI2030 diverted to Jaipur after a hijack alert as officials investigate the threat and inspect the jet.
In 2026, Air India pilot salaries remain among the strongest in the Indian aviation sector, especially for experienced commanders operating long-haul aircraft.
Air India and Singapore Airlines expand India-Singapore flights, booking options, frequent-flyer benefits and connectivity from October 2026.
Air India reviews non-metro long-haul routes as weak yields, higher costs and hub strategy reshape Gatwick and Birmingham plans.
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.