Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 05:53am on 13 Jun 2025,Friday India Global
Air India Flight AIC129, scheduled Mumbai–London, took off early on June 13, 2025, but made a mid‑air U‑turn and returned to Mumbai after about three hours in the air, according to Flightradar24. Officials haven’t confirmed why it returned. However, heightened Middle East tensions, particularly an Israeli strike on Iranian sites and Iran’s subsequent airspace closure, are likely factors . This incident followed the tragic crash of Flight AI171 from Ahmedabad on June 12, which claimed 241 lives with only one survivor. Air India reported that several flights have been diverted or returned due to airspace restrictions, and is offering passengers rescheduling or refunds. (PC: Mint & Republic World)
