General · 21 March 2026
4 Hours In, No Entry Allowed: Air India Flight Forced to Turn Back
A long-haul flight by Air India heading from Delhi to Vancouver had to reverse mid-journey after a critical oversight. Several hours into the trip, crew members realised the aircraft lacked clearance to operate in Canadian airspace. The plane returned to Delhi after nearly eight hours total. Passengers were later accommodated on alternate flights, with the airline citing an operational lapse.
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