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India Today
03-07-2025
- Business
- India Today
US-bound Air India flight grounded in Vienna after issue detected during fuel stop
An Air India flight operating on the Delhi to Washington, DC route was grounded in Vienna on Wednesday after a routine inspection during a scheduled refuelling stop flagged an extended maintenance AI103, which departed from Delhi on July 2, landed in Vienna as part of a planned fuel halt. According to an Air India spokesperson, routine checks during the stopover revealed an issue that required additional maintenance work, forcing the airline to cancel the onward leg to a result, passengers were disembarked in Vienna. Those eligible for visa-free entry or holding valid Schengen visas were provided hotel accommodation until the next available flight. For passengers without entry permission, arrangements are being made in coordination with Austrian immigration and security authorities," an Air India spokesperson said. The disruption also impacted the return service — Flight AI104 from Washington to Delhi via Vienna — which was subsequently cancelled. Air India said affected passengers have been rebooked on alternative flights or offered full flight was a Boeing Dreamliner, a passenger jet that is in focus around the world following the crash of Air India Flight 171 in Ahmedabad, which killed over 270 India and its low-cost arm Air India Express together operate more than 1,100 flights daily, carrying over 1,50,000 passengers. The airline asserted that it has stepped up pre-flight safety checks and temporarily reduced some services to ensure operational stability and minimise last-minute Tata Group-owned airline has come under intense scrutiny following the Ahmedabad crash and a series of mid-air technical glitches on other routes. In response, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered comprehensive inspections of all Dreamliners equipped with GenX engines. The safety audit covers critical components such as fuel parameter monitoring systems, cabin air compressors, engine control systems, and airline has warned of delays due to the inspection and said that "some of these checks could lead to higher turnaround time and potential delays on certain long-haul routes". The airline added that customers will be duly notified about any delays and advised them to check flight status before heading to the airport.- EndsTune InMust Watch
News18
03-07-2025
- News18
Air India Flight To US Grounded In Vienna Over Technical Issue During Refuelling Stop
Last Updated: Air India said necessary arrangements were being made for passengers, and the aircraft would remain in Vienna until repairs were completed. An Air India flight en route from Delhi to Washington, DC was grounded in Vienna on Wednesday after a routine inspection during a scheduled fuel stop revealed a technical issue requiring extended maintenance, airline officials confirmed. Flight AI103, which took off from Delhi on July 2, had landed in the Austrian capital for refuelling as part of its long-haul journey. During standard ground checks, a maintenance issue was flagged that could not be immediately resolved. As a result, the airline made the decision to cancel the onward leg of the journey to Washington in the interest of passenger safety. Air India said necessary arrangements were being made for passengers, and the aircraft would remain in Vienna until repairs were completed. According to an India Today report, an Air India spokesperson confirmed that passengers were disembarked in Vienna after the aircraft was grounded. Those with valid Schengen visas or eligible for visa-free entry were provided hotel accommodation until the next available flight. For others without entry clearance, Air India is coordinating with Austrian immigration and security authorities to make suitable arrangements. The disruption also affected the return leg, Flight AI104 from Washington to Delhi via Vienna, which had to be cancelled, reported India Today. The airline said that passengers on the return service have been rebooked on alternate flights or offered full refunds.
