Overview

• Flight AI639, en route from Mumbai to Chennai, made a precautionary return after crew members detected a burning odor in the cabin.
• Passengers disembarked safely in Mumbai and ground teams arranged an aircraft swap and assistance to minimize inconvenience.
• Air India has launched a formal investigation to determine the source of the smell within the cabin.
• A non-specific security alert on a separate Air India jet prompted standard screenings before the aircraft was cleared for service.
• Earlier on June 27, Air India Express flight IX2564 diverted back to Delhi due to a technical fault shortly after departure.