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Air India Flight's Scary Return: Why a Mumbai-Bound Jet Turned Back to Delhi

An Air India flight bound for Mumbai had to turn back to Delhi shortly after takeoff due to a technical problem. The plane landed safely and all passengers got off without injury. The airline is now checking the aircraft and arranging new flights for everyone. This comes as Air India is rolling out special plans to handle potential delays during the foggy winter months.

Key Points: Air India Mumbai Flight Returns to Delhi Safely After Tech Issue

  • Flight AI887 safely returned to Delhi after a technical issue was detected shortly after takeoff for Mumbai
  • All passengers and crew disembarked safely, with the aircraft undergoing necessary technical checks
  • Air India is providing immediate assistance and making alternative travel arrangements for affected passengers
  • The incident occurs as Air India details its 'Fog Care' initiative for the winter season to minimize disruptions
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Air India Mumbai flight returns safely to Delhi after take-off due to tech issue

An Air India flight from Delhi to Mumbai returned safely after a technical issue post-takeoff. All passengers disembarked safely as the airline makes alternative arrangements.

"The crew operating flight AI887... decided to return to Delhi shortly after take-off due to a technical issue as per standard operating procedure. - Air India Spokesperson"

New Delhi, Dec 22

Air India on Monday said a Mumbai-bound flight returned to Delhi shortly after take-off due to a technical issue.

The aircraft landed safely at Delhi and the passengers and crew have disembarked, the airline said in a statement.

"The crew operating flight AI887 from Delhi to Mumbai on 22 December decided to return to Delhi shortly after take-off due to a technical issue as per standard operating procedure. The aircraft landed safely at Delhi and the passengers and crew have disembarked. Air India sincerely regrets inconvenience caused due to this unforeseen situation," an airline spokesperson said in a statement.

The aircraft is undergoing the necessary checks, the spokesperson added.

"Our ground team at Delhi is providing immediate assistance to the passengers and alternative arrangements have been made to fly them to their destination shortly. At Air India, the safety and wellbeing of our passengers and crew remain top priority," according to the airline.

Amid flight disruptions, Air India said earlier that it has stepped up preparations to minimise passenger inconvenience during the ensuing fog season, announcing measures including CAT III B crew rostering, deployment of CAT III B‑certified aircraft, network-wide airport readiness, tech-enabled passenger assistance and proactive communications.

CAT III B crew Rostering and certified aircraft means assigning specially trained and certified flight crews along with deploying aircraft that can land in low visibility conditions.

Air India has also activated its 'Fog Care' initiative to help passengers in scenarios where there are delays or schedule changes due to situations beyond our control, a release said.

Under the initiative, flights that are likely to be affected by fog, based on met forecast, are proactively identified and passengers are alerted about any delay or a change in schedule, the company said.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has designated December 10, 2025 to February 10, 2026 as the official fog window this season.

- IANS

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Rohit P
This is concerning. While I appreciate the safety protocols, Air India really needs to improve its maintenance schedules. Technical issues after take-off are scary for passengers. Hope the 'Fog Care' initiative works better than their on-time performance usually does.
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Aman W
Good to see they had a standard procedure and followed it. The crew did the right thing. Also, the Fog Care plan sounds proactive. Delhi winters are brutal for flights.
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Sarah B
Was on a flight last week that was delayed 5 hours due to fog in Delhi. If this new system can actually warn people in advance, that would be a huge relief. The uncertainty is the worst part.
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Vikram M
Kudos to the pilots and crew for handling the situation well. Returning to base is never an easy decision. Hope the passengers reached Mumbai without much further hassle.
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Karthik V
The article mentions they made alternative arrangements quickly. That's important. Last time my flight was cancelled, I was stuck at the airport for half a day. Efficiency in re-booking is key.

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