London Bound Air India Flight Diverts Mid-Air to Jeddah After Technical Snag, All Passengers Safe

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:01pm on 23 Mar 2026,Monday India Global

An Air India flight AI133 from Bengaluru to London Heathrow Airport was diverted mid-air to Jeddah on March 23 due to a suspected technical issue. The aircraft landed safely at 19:58 IST, with all passengers and crew confirmed safe. The airline termed the diversion precautionary and said detailed technical inspections are underway as per safety protocols. Air India is coordinating with local authorities in Jeddah to assist passengers. The number of passengers onboard was not disclosed. The incident follows recent operational disruptions, including a Delhi-Vancouver flight turnaround and a separate aviation accident at LaGuardia Airport. (PC: Reuters)

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