Air India 777 returns to Mumbai after issue, AI191/AI144 canceled

An Air India Boeing 777 bound for Newark returned to Mumbai in the early hours of Wednesday after the flight crew reported a suspected technical problem, the airline said. Flight AI191 landed safely at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and passengers were deplaned without incident, while the aircraft is undergoing detailed inspections to confirm its airworthiness.

Air India said the crew detected a potential technical anomaly while en route and chose to turn the aircraft back to Mumbai as a precautionary measure under standard safety protocols. The airline cancelled both the outbound flight AI191 and its return leg, AI144 from Newark to Mumbai, to allow for a thorough technical examination. The total number of passengers on board was not disclosed.

All affected travelers in Mumbai have been provided hotel accommodation and rebooked on alternative Air India or partner airline flights, the carrier said. Passengers scheduled to travel on AI144 from Newark were also notified of the cancellation and are receiving assistance to arrange alternative travel. An Air India spokesperson said the carrier places the safety and wellbeing of passengers and crew as its top...