New Delhi, September 13, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
An Air India flight operating from Bhopal to Delhi was diverted to Jaipur on Sunday after the aircraft developed a technical issue, the airline said.
Flight AI1886, which was scheduled to operate from Bhopal to Delhi, landed safely in Jaipur and was being subjected to checks in accordance with Air India’s safety procedures.
“Flight AI1886 operating from Bhopal to Delhi on 13 September was diverted to Jaipur due to a technical issue as per laid down procedures,” the airline said in a statement.
Air India said arrangements were being made to fly the affected passengers to Delhi at the earliest. The airline also apologised for the inconvenience caused by the unforeseen disruption and said its ground team in Jaipur was providing immediate assistance and support.
The diversion comes amid increased scrutiny of flight safety following a series of operational disruptions involving Indian carriers.
On Saturday, Air India also confirmed the death of a pilot who suffered a cardiac arrest while on a layover at a hotel in Delhi. The Mumbai-based pilot was found unconscious at the hotel on Friday evening and was rushed to a hospital, where he was declared dead.
“He was on a layover rest at a hotel in Delhi, where he was found unconscious last evening. He was rushed to the hospital immediately, where he was declared dead,” the airline said.
The pilot had earlier worked with Air India Express and had moved to Air India a couple of months ago. He was scheduled to operate a flight early Saturday morning.
Earlier in August, an Air India Express flight from Kochi to Abu Dhabi made an air turnback under established safety protocols after the crew detected a problem with the aircraft.
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