Mid-Air Mishap Averted: Air India Flight Grounded in Pune

A bird hit forced an Air India flight from Delhi to Pune to cancel its return trip. The plane landed safely, but extensive checks are underway. Passengers are receiving support, including refunds and rescheduling as the airline makes alternative arrangements for travel to Delhi.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Mumbai | Updated: 20-06-2025 13:40 IST | Created: 20-06-2025 13:40 IST
Mid-Air Mishap Averted: Air India Flight Grounded in Pune
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An Air India flight bound for Pune from Delhi encountered a bird hit on Friday, leading to the cancellation of its return flight.

Upon a safe landing in Pune, the bird strike was detected, prompting the airline to ground the aircraft for detailed engineering inspections.

Efforts are underway to support affected passengers, including accommodations, refunds, and complimentary rescheduling. Air India is actively working to provide alternative travel arrangements to Delhi for its passengers.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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