NEW DELHI- Tata Group-owned Air India (AI) flight from Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) to Delhi (DEL) was diverted to Chennai (MAA) on August 10, 2025, due to a suspected technical issue and adverse weather along the route.
The Airbus aircraft, operating as AI 2455, landed safely in Chennai at approximately 10:35 PM after departing Thiruvananthapuram shortly after 8:00 PM. Air India confirmed that technical inspections are underway and passenger support is being provided.
Photo: avgeekwithlens/ Harsh TekriwalAir India Flight Diverts to Chennai
The Air India flight AI 2455 crew made the decision to divert as a precaution when a possible technical snag was detected during the flight.
In addition, unfavorable weather conditions in the planned airspace increased operational risk, prompting the landing at Chennai Airport (MAA).
Upon arrival, the aircraft was taken out of service for detailed inspections. Air India stated that its ground staff in Chennai assisted passengers with refreshments, communication, and rebooking options.
Efforts are being made to transport all affected passengers to Delhi (DEL) or other final destinations as soon as possible.
Flight Timeline and Operations:
- Flight Number: AI 2455
- Departure: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV)
- Arrival: Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi (DEL)
- Diverted to: Chennai International Airport (MAA)
- Departure Time: Shortly after 8:00 PM IST
- Arrival Time: Around 10:35 PM IST
The decision to divert was made mid-flight after evaluating technical readings and updated meteorological reports. The priority remained passenger safety and operational compliance.
Photo: Utkarsh Thakkar (Vimanspotter)Similar Incident
An Air India (AI) flight from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Delhi (DEL) was diverted to Istanbul (IST) on July 21, 2025, due to a medical emergency onboard.
The Boeing 777-300ER, operating as flight AI126, departed Chicago at 19:29 UTC over two hours later than scheduled. After more than 10 hours in the air, a passenger experienced a serious medical issue.
The cabin crew immediately informed the pilots, who coordinated with air traffic control to divert to the nearest suitable airport.
The flight landed safely in Istanbul at 05:27 UTC. Medical teams boarded the aircraft, and the passenger was provided immediate care before being hospitalized.
The aircraft remained on the ground for over five hours before departing at 10:29 UTC without the affected passenger, arriving in Delhi at 17:17 UTC.
The aircraft involved, a 15.1-year-old Boeing 777-300ER registered as VT-ALU, resumed operations after the incident. Air India emphasized that medical diversions and other operational changes caused by uncontrollable events are handled with passenger safety as the top priority.
Photo: avgeekwithlens/ Harsh TekriwalRecent Technical Concerns
This incident comes amid a series of precautionary landings involving Air India aircraft in recent weeks due to technical alerts.
Industry safety protocols require airlines to take immediate action whenever irregularities are detected, even if they later prove to be non critical.
Air India reiterated its commitment to maintaining safety as its highest operational priority, assuring travelers that such measures are standard industry practice.
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