Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Bird's Nest Delays Mumbai-Bangkok Air India Flight
A flight from Mumbai to Bangkok was delayed because a passenger spotted a bird's nest in the plane's wing before takeoff.
The passenger told the flight attendant, who told the pilot.
The pilot then called the ground staff.
The ground staff checked the plane and decided to use a different plane.
Passengers had to get off and wait for a new plane, which took off about three hours later than planned.
The delay happened because they wanted to make sure everyone was safe.
Air India flight AI 12354 from Mumbai to Bangkok was delayed.
The delay was caused by a bird's nest found in the aircraft's wing.
A passenger alerted the crew, leading to a technical inspection.
The original aircraft was switched for safety reasons.
The flight, initially scheduled for 7:45 am, departed at 12 pm.
- Who
- Air India flight AI 12354 passengers and crew, and a passenger who discovered the nest.
- What
- An Air India flight was delayed due to a bird's nest.
- When
- June 25, flight delayed more than three hours
- Where
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (Mumbai)
- Why
- A bird's nest was found, causing a safety inspection and aircraft switch.
Passenger's Action
Airline Response
Incident Response
Passenger's Action
A passenger alerted the staff.
Airline Response
The ground staff removed the nest.
- Airline
- Air India
- Flight Number
- AI 12354
- Origin
- Mumbai
- Destination
- Bangkok
- Scheduled Departure
- 7:45 am
- Actual Departure
- 12 pm
- Delay Time
- More than 3 hours
