Air India Flight AI116, diverted to Medina on March 19 after a false cargo fire alert, safely resumed its journey to Mumbai — but left behind approximately 280 checked bags.
Air India New York to Mumbai
Air India diverted its New York to Mumbai flight to Medina after a cargo fire alert, later confirmed as a false warning.
A crew member from Air India (AI) operating the New York (JFK) to Mumbai (BOM) service, AI116, has been arrested by India’s Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) for smuggling gold into the country.
A passenger traveling with Air India (AI) from New York (JFK) sadly passed away at Mumbai airport (BOM).