After a flight from Delhi, a man named Aashif Daulla Ansari was found dead on an Air India plane upon landing in Lucknow, India. The crew discovered him still fastened in his seatbelt, indicating that he likely passed away during the flight. Medical professionals on board confirmed his death when attempts to rouse him failed. The cause of his death is yet to be determined pending a post-mortem examination, with authorities launching an investigation into the incident.
In a separate incident involving Air India on March 5, a flight bound for Delhi from Chicago had to turn back midway due to a technical issue with the aircraft. The plane had encountered multiple clogged toilets, leaving only one restroom operational. Passengers and crew disembarked safely upon returning to Chicago after a nearly five-hour flight. Alternative arrangements were made to transport passengers to their final destination.
The decision to divert the flight was made after discovering that nine out of the ten bathrooms were inoperable, likely caused by passengers flushing prohibited items. Air India stated that clogged toilets on airplanes are a common issue and can lead to flight diversions for passenger comfort and safety. The airline offered affected passengers free rescheduling and refunds for cancellations as a gesture of goodwill.