Tokyo-Delhi Flight Diverted to Kolkata Due to Persistent Warm Temperature in Cabin
In a rare incident, an Air India flight from Tokyo to Delhi was diverted to Kolkata on Sunday evening due to a persistent warm temperature experienced by passengers in the cabin. The aircraft, which took off from Tokyo’s Haneda airport, was supposed to land in Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, but was forced to make an emergency landing in Kolkata after the temperature inside the plane became unbearable.
According to reports, the aircraft, an Airbus A320, was carrying over 150 passengers and crew members when the temperature issue arose. Passengers on board complained of feeling hot and uncomfortable due to the persistent warmth, which made it difficult for them to breathe and relax.
Air India officials confirmed the diversion and said that the aircraft landed safely in Kolkata. “The aircraft landed safely into Kolkata and is currently undergoing checks,” the airline stated. The airline added that all necessary support is being provided to passengers to minimize the inconvenience caused by the unforeseen diversion.
The diversion caused significant inconvenience to passengers, who were forced to spend the night in Kolkata. Many passengers took to social media to express their frustration and discomfort at the situation. “We were on flight AI-172 from Tokyo to Delhi when the flight was diverted to Kolkata due to a technical issue. The temperature inside the plane was unbearable. We are stuck here for the night,” tweeted a passenger.
The cause of the temperature issue is still unclear, but experts suggest that it could be due to a malfunction in the plane’s air conditioning system or a technical glitch. Air India officials have not commented on the specific cause of the problem, but have assured passengers that they are doing everything possible to resolve the issue and get them to their destination as soon as possible.
This is not the first time that an Air India flight has been diverted due to a technical issue. In recent years, the airline has faced several such incidents, including a flight from New York to Delhi that was diverted to London due to a medical emergency on board.
Air India’s decision to divert the flight to Kolkata has raised questions about the airline’s preparedness to handle such situations. While the airline has apologised for the inconvenience caused to passengers, many have expressed frustration at the lack of transparency and communication during the incident.
Passengers who were on board the flight have shared their experiences on social media, with many expressing anger and frustration at the situation. “I have never experienced such a situation before. The airline should have been more transparent and communicated better with passengers,” tweeted a passenger.
In a statement, Air India said that it is taking all necessary steps to ensure the safety and comfort of its passengers. “The safety and comfort of our passengers are our top priority. We are working to resolve the issue and get our passengers to their destination as soon as possible,” the airline stated.
The incident has also raised questions about the safety and maintenance of Air India’s aircraft. While the airline has a good safety record, incidents like this highlight the importance of regular maintenance and checks to prevent such issues from arising.
As the investigation into the incident continues, passengers who were on board the flight are left to wonder what went wrong and how it can be prevented in the future. For now, they are stuck in Kolkata, waiting for the airline to resolve the issue and get them to their destination.
