Air India Flight Makes Precautionary Landing In Mongolia Due To Suspected Technical Issue | India News

The Air India flight from San Francisco to Delhi made a precautionary landing in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, after the crew suspected a technical problem en route, the airline confirmed.

“The aircraft has landed safely in Ulaanbaatar and is undergoing necessary checks. We are working closely with our partners to support all passengers while striving to get everyone to their destination as quickly as possible,” Air India said in a statement.

The airline added: “We regret the inconvenience caused to passengers due to the unforeseen situation. At Air India, the safety of passengers and crew remains our top priority.”

Flight tracking site Flightradar24.com reported that the plane providing the service was a Boeing 777. The exact number of passengers on the plane was not disclosed.

The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that it is providing all possible assistance to Air India passengers stranded in Mongolia.