Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai

Mumbai, Oct 22: An Air India flight from Mumbai to Newark, AI191, made a precautionary air return to Mumbai on Tuesday after a suspected technical issue was detected mid-air. The aircraft landed safely at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, officials confirmed.

An Air India spokesperson said the aircraft was taken out of service for detailed inspection following the safe landing. Owing to the incident, both the outbound flight AI191 and the return flight AI144 from Newark to Mumbai were cancelled.

The airline stated that measures have been taken to assist affected passengers. Travellers stranded in Mumbai have been provided hotel accommodation and rebooked on alternate flights, including services operated by other airlines.

Passengers scheduled to travel on the Newark–Mumbai flight AI144 were also informed about the disruption. “They are being assisted with alternative arrangements at the earliest opportunity,” Air India said in a statement.

Confirming the development, the spokesperson added, “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.”