Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Air India Faces Multiple Flight Disruptions
Air India and other airlines had to cancel or delay some flights because Iran closed its airspace.
This made the flights take longer routes, which costs more.
One Air India flight to New York had to turn back to Delhi because of this.
When it landed, it hit something on the ground and damaged its engine.
Another Air India flight to Singapore also had to turn back because of a technical problem.
The airlines are sorry for the trouble and are helping passengers find other flights or get their money back.
They are also checking what happened to make sure it doesn't happen again.
Air India and IndiGo cancelled or delayed flights due to Iranian airspace closure.
Flight AI101 from Delhi to New York returned after takeoff due to the airspace closure.
The aircraft suffered engine damage after ingesting a cargo container while taxiing in fog.
A Singapore-bound Air India flight returned to Delhi due to an APU fire warning.
Airlines are assisting passengers with alternative arrangements and refunds.
- Who
- Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet, and their passengers
- What
- Flight disruptions due to Iranian airspace closure and technical issues
- When
- Early Thursday, January 14
- Where
- Delhi, India, and various international routes
- Why
- Iranian airspace closure, technical issues, and engine damage
- Affected Airlines
- Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet
- Impacted Regions
- US, Europe, CIS countries, Turkey
- Flight AI101 Route
- Delhi to New York (JFK)
- Incident Time
- Early Thursday, January 14
- Technical Issue
- APU fire warning on Singapore-bound flight
- Engine Damage Cause
- Foreign object ingestion during taxiing
- Aircraft Type (AI101)
- Airbus A350
- Passenger Impact
- Delays, cancellations, and re-routing
Sources
Singapore-Bound Air India Plane Suffers Technical Issue, Returns To Delhi
Singapore-bound Air India plane suffers tech issue, returns to Delhi - Telegraph India
Singapore-Bound Air India Plane Suffers Tech Issue; Returns To Delhi
Air India Delhi-New York Flight Engine Sucks In Baggage Container, Damaged
Air India A350 plane's right engine suffers damage at Delhi airport - Telegraph India
Air India warns of possible disruptions to A350 routes after jet suffers engine damage
Air India, Indigo Cancel Some Overseas Flights as Iranian Airspace Closure Impacts Services
Air India’s Singapore-bound flight returns to Delhi after mid-air fire alert
Air India Flight Suffers Engine Damage After Iran Airspace Closure Forces Return To Delhi