A San Francisco-bound Air India flight from Delhi was diverted to Krasnoyarsk international airport in Russia on Thursday due to a technical snag. In a post on X, Air India said the aircraft has landed safely after diversion and it is working with relevant authorities to ensure passengers’ care.
Air India flight AI-183 operating Delhi to San Francisco has been diverted to Krasnoyarsk International airport (UNKL) in Russia due to a technical reason. The aircraft has landed safely and we are working with relevant authorities to ensure guests are taken care of while we…
— Air India (@airindia) July 18, 2024
The number of passengers on board was not immediately known. “Air India flight AI-183 operating Delhi to San Francisco has been diverted to Krasnoyarsk international airport (UNKL) in Russia due to a technical reason,” Air India said in the post.
“We are working with relevant authorities to ensure guests are taken care of while we decide the next course of action,” the airline said. Air India also added that the safety and wellbeing of its customers and crew remains top priority.
