{"id":106527,"date":"2025-08-05T13:01:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T07:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=106527"},"modified":"2025-08-05T04:23:44","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T22:53:44","slug":"cockroaches-found-on-air-india-san-francisco-to-mumbai-flight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/05\/cockroaches-found-on-air-india-san-francisco-to-mumbai-flight\/","title":{"rendered":"Cockroaches Found on Air India San Francisco to Mumbai Flight"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

SAN FRANCISCO-<\/strong> Cockroaches were found on Air India\u2019s (AI)<\/a> flight AI 180 from San Francisco (SFO) to Mumbai (BOM), with a scheduled stop in Kolkata (CCU), prompting an internal investigation by the airline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The insects were spotted after landing in Kolkata, and Air India promptly relocated affected passengers and carried out deep cleaning before continuing the flight to Mumbai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Utkarsh Thakkar (Vimanspotter)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Air India In-Flight Cockroaches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Two passengers aboard Air India flight AI180 from San Francisco (SFO)<\/a> to Mumbai (BOM)<\/a>, which had a scheduled fuel stop in Kolkata (CCU), reported seeing cockroaches in their cabin section after the aircraft landed in Kolkata.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In response, the cabin crew moved the passengers to nearby seats within the same cabin and informed ground personnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air India stated that the aircraft was immediately subjected to deep cleaning during the Kolkata layover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The flight later resumed and landed in Mumbai on time, with no delays or further reported issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline acknowledged the incident as “unfortunate” and apologized to the affected passengers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It added that routine fumigation of aircraft is standard practice, but insects may still enter during ground handling operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline has initiated an investigation to determine the entry point of the pests and to prevent future occurrences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Utkarsh Thakkar (Vimanspotter)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In-Flight Hygiene Concerns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While the incident did not affect the flight schedule, it has raised broader concerns about hygiene and pest control standards in long-haul international flights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Refueling stops and long ground handling periods, especially at intermediate airports, increase the likelihood of pest infiltration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air India noted that despite routine preventive measures, the risk of pests entering through open doors or cargo holds during ground operations remains a challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline has committed to reviewing its pest control protocols and enhancing oversight during layovers to avoid similar incidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air India Response<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Though only two passengers were directly affected, such occurrences can damage customer confidence in safety and cleanliness, particularly on ultra long haul routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air India’s swift action in relocating passengers, deep cleaning, and continuing the flight on time shows operational efficiency but also reveals gaps in ground-level biosecurity practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air India\u2019s investigation aims to identify specific failings and implement improved pest control methods. The airline has not disclosed the timeline for the completion of this internal probe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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