Air India Delhi-Bengaluru flight suffers tail strike while landing at Bengaluru Airport
Air India flight AI2651 was grounded after the incident. It had 179 people on board
Air India flight AI2651 was grounded after the incident. It had 179 people on board
Air India has reduced frequencies on several international routes for three months as rising fuel costs and geopolitical tensions increase pressure on airline operations globally.
Tata Group-owned Air India is likely to reduce its international flight operations after posting a loss of nearly Rs 20,000 crore in FY26, amidst rising aviation fuel costs, according to senior officials.
The revision in fuel surcharges is expected to increase airfares; however, Air India said it will continue to absorb a significant portion of the increased cost.
The Airbus A320 was coming from Bagdogra and reportedly had 148 people, including six crew members on board.
A Singapore-bound Air India flight carrying around 190 passengers returned to Delhi early Thursday after the aircraft suffered a technical issue mid-air, as per media reports.
Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet have rerouted or cancelled some international flights after Iran shut its airspace, triggering delays and advisories for passengers across multiple routes.
According to sources, the incident occurred in Air India Express flight IX1240, which took off from Jaipur at 5.30 pm.
The notice by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) pertains to operations of flight AI-357 from Delhi to Tokyo and AI-358 from Tokyo to Delhi.
A pilot has been booked by Delhi Police for allegedly assaulting a passenger at IGI Airport after a video of the incident went viral, prompting an aviation ministry inquiry.
