Air India’s Mumbai-San Francisco Flight Faces 18-Hour Delay Due to Technical Glitch and Passenger Illness
An Air India flight bound for San Francisco faced an extensive delay of approximately 18 hours due to a combination of technical issues and a passenger falling ill. The flight, AI-179, which was scheduled to depart from Mumbai International Airport at 4:00 pm, experienced a series of setbacks leading to a prolonged delay.
An Air India flight bound for San Francisco faced an extensive delay of approximately 18 hours due to a combination of technical issues and a passenger falling ill. The flight, AI-179, which was scheduled to depart from Mumbai International Airport at 4:00 pm, experienced a series of setbacks leading to a prolonged delay.
Initially, the flight was delayed by over three hours after the crew detected a technical glitch. Despite efforts to resolve the issue, the departure was further postponed to 7:17 pm. However, the situation escalated when a passenger fell ill onboard, prompting the deboarding of several passengers and causing additional delays. An Air India spokesperson explained that the flight had to be halted due to night landing restrictions at San Francisco airport and crew flight duty limitations.
In response to the situation, Air India provided hotel accommodation, complimentary rescheduling options, and refreshments to affected passengers. The company expressed regret for the inconvenience caused and emphasized safety as a top priority.
Passengers recounted their experiences, with some describing the flight conditions as uncomfortable due to a lack of air conditioning. Reports indicated that passengers were stuck in the cabin for several hours before being deboarded. This led to frustration among travelers, with some taking to social media to express their discontent with the flight’s management and services.
Air India acknowledged the challenges faced during the delay and assured passengers of their efforts to address the situation promptly. The flight is now rescheduled to depart at 10:30 am on Saturday, providing relief to passengers awaiting their journey to San Francisco.
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