US EditionDelhi-Bound Air India Flight From New York Diverted to Ireland's Shannon Airport. Here's Why
Air India flight AI1102 with 240 onboard made a precautionary diversion to Shannon due to a suspected technical issue after nearly six hours airborne, with all safe on landing.
- On Sunday, Air India flight AI1102 diverted to Shannon Airport from a JFK–Delhi service and landed at 4.30am local time, with all 240 passengers and crew reported safe.
- The crew reported a 'loud sound' in the cabin and a vibration that persisted despite system resets about five hours into the fourteen-and-a-half-hour journey, with source undetermined.
- Emergency vehicles accompanied the A350 to its parking spot while engineers boarded to inspect the jet and passengers were de-boarded to the transit lounge.
- Air India said the aircraft is undergoing detailed technical inspections per safety protocols and is contacting guests with rebooking or refund options while other long-haul services remain on schedule.
- Flight-Tracking data showed the A350 was airborne for nearly six hours before diversion, with Flightradar24 recording departure shortly after 11.00pm and reports varying passenger counts between 240 and around 300.
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Air India Flight Makes Precautionary Landing in Ireland Amid Technical Concerns
An Air India flight from JFK, New York, to New Delhi diverted to Shannon Airport, Ireland, due to a suspected technical issue. The aircraft landed safely, with all passengers and crew unharmed. Air India continues operations in West Asia, promising rebooking options for affected travelers.
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The Economic TimesDelhi-bound Air India plane diverted to Ireland due to technical snag
An Air India flight from New York to Delhi made an unexpected landing in Shannon, Ireland. The A350 aircraft was diverted due to a suspected technical issue. Approximately 300 people were on board. The plane landed safely and all passengers and crew are unharmed. The aircraft is now undergoing thorough technical checks.
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LatestlyAir India New York- New Delhi flight diverts to Ireland's Shannon Airport over technical issue
An Air India flight operating from John F Kennedy International Airport in New York to Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport made a precautionary diversion to Shannon Airport on Sunday after a suspected technical issue.
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