Air India’s New York-Mumbai flight diverted to Medina after fire indication

An Air India flight bound for Mumbai was diverted to Medina, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday afternoon, March 19, 2026, following a rear cargo fire indicator in the cockpit that turned out to be false.

After inspection, the plane was cleared for operations and headed towards Mumbai, an official said.

“Air India flight AI116, operating from New York (JFK) to Mumbai, was diverted to Medina, Saudi Arabia, following an indication of cargo fire at the rear in the cockpit,” the airline said in a statement. he said.

Boeing 777 made a priority landing in Medina.

“The plane landed safely without incident. An inspection of the plane after landing confirmed that the indicator was incorrect,” the statement said. The statement was included.