According to an Air India statement, flight AI-183 of July 18, operating from Delhi to San Francisco, made a precautionary landing at Krasnoyarsk International Airport (KJA) in Russia after the
Air India flight AI-183, en route from Delhi to San Francisco, made an
"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 processing," the statement said
"As Air India does not have its own staff at KJA, we are arranging for third-party support to provide all necessary assistance to passengers. Air India is also in liaison with government agencies and regulatory authorities, and we are making arrangements for a ferry flight to KJA to take passengers onwards to San Francisco at the earliest," the statement said.
An Air India spokesperson said that "All of us at Air India are concerned about the passengers and staff and are making every effort possible to operate the ferry flight as soon as possible, and to ensure the health, safety, and security of all while they wait. We will share further updates as soon as they are available.".
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"At Air India, the safety and wellbeing of our customers and crew remains our top priority," the Air India spokesperson said. "We are currently assessing the situation and will make arrangements for our passengers to reach their final destination as soon as possible."
Passengers have been provided with food, accommodations, and necessary assistance while the airline determines the next steps. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
The airline has expressed gratitude for the patience and understanding of the passengers and their families during this time.