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Over 200 Deplaned From Air India DelhiSingapore Flight After Reported AC, Power Faults

The episode deepens scrutiny of Air India during ongoing DGCA and AAIB investigations triggered by the June Dreamliner crash.

Overview

  • The Singapore-bound AI2380 Boeing 787-9, scheduled around 11 pm in Delhi, offloaded more than 200 passengers after nearly two hours onboard.
  • PTI and passengers reported faults with the aircraft’s air-conditioning and electrical supply, with videos showing travelers fanning themselves.
  • Crew gave no specific explanation before moving passengers to the terminal, and the airline had not issued a statement at the time of reporting.
  • The incident follows earlier cabin cooling complaints on Air India and Air India Express flights this year, including a case the carrier said systems were functioning normally.
  • In an unrelated report the same day, a Pune passenger fell ill after drinking a soft drink his companions alleged contained metal shards, and he was treated and discharged.