- August 3, 2025
Air India Cancels Bhubaneswar-Delhi Flight Over ‘High Cabin Heat’
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This was Air India’s second technical snag of the day, after it cancelled flight AI349 from Singapore to Chennai due to a pre-boarding maintenance issue
The flight, AI500, was scheduled to depart from Bhubaneswar at 12:35 pm and arrive in Delhi by 2:55 pm. (File photo)
Air India cancelled a Delhi-bound flight from Bhubaneswar on Sunday after a technical fault led to unusually high temperatures inside the aircraft cabin before take-off. The airline said the decision was taken to ensure passenger safety.
The flight, AI500, was scheduled to depart from Bhubaneswar at 12:35 pm and arrive in Delhi by 2:55 pm.
According to flight tracking site Flightradar24, the service was to be operated by an Airbus A321 aircraft. However, the airline did not confirm the aircraft model or disclose how many passengers were affected.
In a statement, Air India said, “Flight AI500 scheduled to operate from Bhubaneswar to Delhi on August 3 has been cancelled due to a technical issue causing high cabin temperature on ground prior to the departure.”
The airline added that its team at Bhubaneswar airport was helping affected passengers with alternative travel options.
This was the second technical snag reported by Air India on the same day. Earlier, the airline cancelled flight AI349 from Singapore to Chennai due to a maintenance issue identified before boarding.
The incidents come at a time when the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is closely monitoring Air India’s safety standards. A recent audit by the regulator flagged around 100 violations and safety concerns, including issues related to pilot training, crew duty norms, and airfield qualifications. Of these, seven were classified as Level-1 violations—considered critical and needing urgent correction.
Adding to the airline’s recent troubles, Air India is still facing scrutiny after a tragic crash in June involving a Boeing 787-8 aircraft headed to London Gatwick. The plane crashed shortly after take-off, killing 241 people on board and 19 on the ground.
Concerns about flight safety in India appear to be growing. A recent survey by LocalCircles found that 76% of respondents felt airlines were spending more on advertising than safety. About 64% said they had experienced at least one difficult flight in the past three years.
(With inputs from PTI)
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