Air India Passengers Stranded in Siberia Safely Arrive in San Francisco

Over 200 passengers faced a 24-hour delay and overnight stay in Russia due to a technical issue on their flight from Delhi.

• A potential issue in the cargo hold forced Air India Flight 183 to make a precautionary landing in Krasnoyarsk, Russia.
• Passengers were not allowed to leave the terminal due to lack of Russian visas, leading to complaints about poor communication and amenities.
• The airline arranged a relief flight from Mumbai to transport the stranded passengers to San Francisco.
• This is the second time in just over a year that an Air India flight on this route has made an emergency landing in Russia.
• Air India and Russian authorities coordinated to ensure the safety and comfort of the passengers during the delay.

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