03 November,2025 02:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The aircraft landed safely at Ulaanbaatar, an Air India statement said. Representational Pic/File
A Delhi-bound Air India flight from San Francisco was forced to make a precautionary landing in Mongolia's capital Ulaanbaatar due to a suspected technical issue.
The airline said that the Boeing 777 aircraft, operating flight AI174 on November 2 via Kolkata, landed safely and is currently undergoing necessary technical checks.
Air India said that it was working closely with its partners to assist all passengers and ensure they reach their destination as soon as possible.
Details regarding the number of passengers onboard were not disclosed.
In an official statement, an airline spokesperson said, "AI174 of 02 November, operating from San Francisco to Delhi via Kolkata, made a precautionary landing at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, after the flight crew suspected a technical issue en route. The aircraft landed safely at Ulaanbaatar and is undergoing the necessary checks. We are working closely with our partners to support all passengers while we make efforts to get everyone on their way to the destination at the earliest opportunity. We regret the inconvenience caused to the passengers due to the unforeseen situation. At Air India, the safety of passengers and crew remain top priority."
TIRUN Travel Marketing, Air India partner to launch seamless Fly-Cruise holidays
Meanwhile, Cruise aggregator TIRUN Travel Marketing on Monday said it has partnered with Air India to introduce integrated packages combining flights and cruises, reported the PTI.
This partnership, which commenced in November, will offer Indian travellers a seamless journey connecting Air India and Air India Express flights with cruise holidays from the TIRUN portfolio, the company said in a statement.
Initially, under this partnership domestic and international flight connections will be integrated with cruise itineraries to destinations such as Singapore and Hong Kong, and it will later expand to Sydney, Los Angeles, and destinations across Europe, TIRUN Travels said, according to the PTI.
"The Fly-Cruise program bridges the gap between doorstep and deck by creating a single, seamless travel experience. With Air India's extensive connectivity and our world-class cruise portfolio, we're making travel planning simpler- a top priority on today's traveller's wish list. Together, we continue to add value to the way
India travels and vacations," TIRUN Travel Marketing CEO Varun Chadha said.
TIRUN Travels is the exclusive representative of Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises, it added.
(with PTI inputs)
