New Delhi: Air India boeing 777 ,VT-ALX) with around 310 people on board suffered a cabin pressure problem after taking off from Mumbai for London on Wednesday and returned safely to its origin. Flight tracking sites show the plane took off at 8.36 am but the crew decided to turn back via Jaipur. It landed in Mumbai at 11.28 am. “It was an air-turnback and not an emergency landing. The plane suffered a cabin pressure problem,” people familiar with the matter said.
An AI spokesperson said: “Flight AI129 from Mumbai to London had to return to Mumbai due to an accident.” Technical problemThe aircraft landed safely in Mumbai for precautionary checks. We regret the inconvenience caused to our guests due to this unexpected disruption. We have already made alternate arrangements to ferry passengers to their destination. Guests have also been offered full refunds on cancellations and free rescheduling to another date if they wish. At Air India, the safety and well-being of our customers and crew is of the highest priority.”
An AI spokesperson said: “Flight AI129 from Mumbai to London had to return to Mumbai due to an accident.” Technical problemThe aircraft landed safely in Mumbai for precautionary checks. We regret the inconvenience caused to our guests due to this unexpected disruption. We have already made alternate arrangements to ferry passengers to their destination. Guests have also been offered full refunds on cancellations and free rescheduling to another date if they wish. At Air India, the safety and well-being of our customers and crew is of the highest priority.”