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Air India Flight From Delhi To Kathmandu Diverted Back After Reporting 'Technical Issues'

Kathmandu [Nepal], September 19 (ANI): An Air India flight from New Delhi to Kathmandu has been diverted back to Delhi after reporting “technical issues”, an official at Kathmandu Airport informed ANI. The Air India flight, which had approached Nepali airspace, was diverted back to Delhi after encountering a technical issue, an official at Tribhuvan International Airport confirmed to ANI. AAP…

Air India Flight From Delhi To Kathmandu Diverted Back After Reporting 'Technical Issues'

Kathmandu, Nepal - An Air India flight departing New Delhi for Kathmandu has been forced to return to Delhi due to "technical issues," according to an official at Tribhuvan International Airport. The flight, designated AI219, was en route to Nepal when it reported the problems as it approached Nepali airspace near Lucknow. The cause of the issue remains unconfirmed at this time.

The 110 passengers on board, including prominent figures like AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal, were abruptly redirected back to Delhi without additional details provided by the airport. The flight, an A320-214 model, had originally departed from New Delhi at 2:42 pm (IST) and was expected to reach Kathmandu by 4:30 pm (NPT). As of now, Tribhuvan International Airport has not released any statement regarding the diversion.

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