Air India, the Tata Group airline, issued an alert to its passengers stating that the departure of some of its flights would be delayed due to a “third-party connectivity network issue that had impacted check-in systems at some airports.” The airline confirmed that the affected system has since been restored. However, they cautioned that some flights may continue to experience delays for some time as operations progressively return to normal. Passengers flying on the day of the announcement were advised to check their flight status on the official website and allow for extra time at the airport.
In separate news, Air India confirmed that it operated a relief flight to ferry passengers of the San Francisco-Delhi flight (AI174), which was diverted to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on November 2 due to a suspected technical issue en route. The airline stated that the aircraft landed safely and was undergoing necessary checks. Air India, along with local authorities and the Indian Embassy, looked after the stranded passengers and crew, providing them with hotel accommodation and keeping them informed about the relief arrangements.
The article also mentioned a recent approval from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The DGCA granted Air India a temporary extension of flight duty time for two-pilot Boeing 787 Dreamliner planes operating on European routes. This extension was deemed necessary due to specific operational reasons, as the closure of Pakistani airspace has resulted in longer flight paths for these routes.
