Air India Mumbai-New York Flight Returns Mid-Flight Due to Security Threat

The aircraft safely landed back in Mumbai after a potential threat was identified, later determined to be a hoax.

Air India Flight AI119, carrying 303 passengers and 19 crew members, returned to Mumbai four hours after takeoff due to a security threat.
The Boeing 777 altered its course over Azerbaijan and landed safely at 10:25 AM local time in Mumbai.
Bomb-detection procedures were conducted upon landing, and the threat was later confirmed to be a hoax.
Passengers were provided hotel accommodations, meals, and assistance as the flight was rescheduled to depart at 5:00 AM on March 11, 2025.
Air India emphasized its commitment to passenger and crew safety and is fully cooperating with security agencies during mandatory checks of the aircraft.