Archive · 12 Aug 2025
MPs Accuse Air India of Privilege Breach Following Flight Incident
Five members of parliament (MPs) are upset with Air India after a flight had problems.
The plane's weather radar failed, and it had to land in Chennai instead of Delhi.
During landing, they had to try again because something was on the runway.
The MPs say Air India made their statements look bad, and are asking for an investigation, accusing the airline of breach of privilege.
Five MPs wrote to the Lok Sabha Speaker alleging a breach of privilege by Air India.
The MPs were on a flight from Thiruvananthapuram to Delhi that diverted to Chennai.
The flight experienced turbulence and a weather radar malfunction.
The aircraft executed a go-around maneuver during the first landing attempt.
MPs claim Air India misrepresented their statements and questioned their credibility.
- Who
- Five MPs (Venugopal, Suresh, Prakash, Bruce, Radhakrishnan), Air India, DGCA.
- What
- MPs are seeking action against Air India over a flight incident and alleging breach of privilege.
- When
- August 10, 2024 (flight date).
- Where
- Flight from Thiruvananthapuram to Delhi, diverted to Chennai.
- Why
- Weather radar malfunction; aborted landing due to debris; MPs allege misrepresentation by Air India.
MPs
Air India / DGCA
Accusation vs. Protocol Adherence
MPs
Air India misrepresented MPs' statements and attempted to discredit them.
Air India / DGCA
Air India stated crew followed protocols; first landing aborted due to debris.
- Flight Number
- AI 2455
- Origin - Destination
- Thiruvananthapuram - Delhi
- Diversion Airport
- Chennai
- Date of Flight
- August 10, 2024
- MPs Involved
- K C Venugopal, K Suresh, Adoor Prakash, Robert Bruce, K Radhakrishnan
- DGCA Statement
- Weather radar malfunction; debris reported on runway
Sources
Air India flight door fails to open at Raipur airport
Ten emergency landings due to technical snags reported since January 2024: Centre
Air India Flight Diverted: 5 Parliamentarians Allege 'Breach Of Privilege'
5 MPs write to Lok Sabha Speaker alleging 'breach of privilege' by Air India - Airlines/Aviation News
5 MPs write to LS Speaker seeking privilege motion against Air India over flight diversion row
‘Attempt to discredit’: After Air India flight diverted, 5 MPs write to Lok Sabha Speaker alleging ‘breach of privilege’
