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Air India B777 flight to SFO diverts to Russia due to ‘potential issue’ in cargo

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An Air India B777-200ER aircraft bound for San Francisco International Airport (SFO) was required to divert to Russia due to a “potential issue” in the cargo hold area. Flight AI 183 departed Delhi International Airport (DEL) at around 15:44 local time. The airline arranged a ferry (or rescue) flight the following day on June 19, 2024.

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Awkward: US-Bound Air India Flight Diverts To Russia

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Reports I’ve seen suggest that a fire sensor in the cargo hold had been activated, prompting the diversion. The aircraft landed safely at KJA with all 225 passengers and 19 members of the flight crew, who have now disembarked and have been taken to the terminal building for further processes.