NEW DELHI: An Air India flight from Delhi to London Heathrow had to return to the national capital on Thursday afternoon after a suspected technical issue was detected mid-air.
The flight, AI111, had taken off from Delhi at around 6 am and remained in the air for nearly seven hours before returning. It safely landed back in Delhi at approximately 12:30 pm.
According to an Air India spokesperson, the aircraft made a precautionary return after a suspected technical issue was noticed during the journey. The airline said that the decision was taken keeping passenger safety as the top priority.
The spokesperson confirmed that the aircraft landed safely in line with the airline’s strict safety standards.
The plane is now undergoing detailed technical checks, which are expected to take some time before further decisions are made.