Air India flight returns to Hong Kong over ‘technical issue’

Incident comes days after Air India plane with 242 onboard crashed last week

By Anadolu staff

NEW DELHI (AA) – A New Delhi-bound Air India flight AI315 returned to its origin, Hong Kong International Airport, on Monday after the pilot suspected a technical issue, according to the airline.

“AI315 operating from Hong Kong to Delhi on June 16 air-returned to Hong Kong shortly after take-off due to a technical issue. The flight landed safely at Hong Kong and is undergoing checks as a matter of abundant precaution,” an Air India spokesperson said in a statement.

It said alternative arrangements have been planned to fly the passengers to their destination, Delhi, at the earliest.

“We are providing all necessary on-ground assistance to the passengers to minimize the inconvenience caused by this unforeseen disruption,” the spokesperson said.

The Air India plane’s technical issue has come days after India witnessed a major aviation disaster after an Air India plane with 242 onboard crashed in western Gujarat state last week.

The crash killed over 270 people, including 241 aboard the ill-fated plane.

Subsequently, India ordered an inspection of Air India's Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet.

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