Air India Flight Returns to Mumbai Due to Technical Issue: Passengers Rebooked as Newark Services Cancelled

Flight AI191 departed for Newark but executed an "air return" and landed safely in Mumbai.

New Delhi:

An Air India flight en route to the United States was forced to make a precautionary return to Mumbai this morning due to a suspected technical malfunction, according to an airline representative. Flight AI191, which had departed for Newark on Wednesday morning, performed an "air return" and touched down safely.

"The crew of flight AI191 operating from Mumbai to Newark on 22 October made a precautionary air-return to Mumbai due to a suspected technical issue," stated the airline.

After landing in Mumbai, the aircraft was removed from service for thorough inspections. As a result, flights AI191 and AI144 operating between Mumbai and Newark were cancelled. Air India confirmed that hotel accommodations and alternative flight arrangements have been made for affected passengers in Mumbai, while those in Newark have also been informed of the situation.

"The flight landed safely back in Mumbai, and the aircraft is undergoing necessary inspections. All affected passengers at Mumbai have been provided hotel accommodations and have been rebooked on alternative Air India and other airlines' flights to their destination," the airline explained.

"The passengers of AI144 from Newark were also notified of the cancellation and are being assisted with alternative arrangements at the earliest opportunity," they further added.