Overview
- Both AI191 and the scheduled return AI144 from Newark to Mumbai were cancelled as the aircraft was taken out of service for inspections.
- AI191 departed around 1:15 am and landed safely back in Mumbai at about 5:30 am, with passengers deplaned without incident.
- Affected travelers in Mumbai received hotel accommodation and rebooking on Air India or partner airlines, and AI144 customers were notified and assisted.
- The airline said the crew’s decision to return was precautionary and in line with standard safety protocols.
- The incident follows other recent technical disruptions at the carrier and heightened scrutiny after a fatal Boeing 787 crash in June, with the cause of this event not yet disclosed.