Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 04:44pm on 28 Jun 2025,Saturday India
Air India flight AI 639, en route from Mumbai to Chennai on June 27, returned safely to Mumbai after crew detected a burning odour in the cabin, prompting a precautionary reversal, the airline said. The aircraft landed without incident, and passengers were transferred to a replacement plane. Mumbai ground staff promptly assisted travellers, minimizing disruption. No further details were disclosed. In a statement, Air India reaffirmed its prioritization of passenger safety and security. This incident adds to recent aviation concerns, including a non-specific security alert on an Air India aircraft and a technical diversion of an Air India Express flight between Delhi and Jammu. (PC: Reuters & The Indian Express)
