Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Air India Investigates Cockroach Incident on Flight
Some people on an Air India flight from San Francisco to Mumbai saw cockroaches.
The plane stopped in Kolkata, where the staff cleaned it very well.
Air India is now trying to figure out how the cockroaches got on the plane and will make sure it doesn't happen again.
The airline apologized to the passengers for the issue, and moved some passengers to other seats.
Cockroaches were found on an Air India flight from San Francisco to Mumbai.
The aircraft was a Boeing 777.
The plane underwent deep cleaning during a stopover in Kolkata.
Air India will investigate the cause of the incident.
Two passengers were relocated due to the issue.
- Who
- Air India passengers and crew.
- What
- Cockroaches were found on an Air India flight.
- When
- During a flight from San Francisco to Mumbai.
- Where
- On an Air India flight from San Francisco to Mumbai, via Kolkata.
- Why
- Air India is investigating the source of the cockroaches and to prevent recurrence.
Passenger Experience
Air India's Response
Passenger Comfort vs. Airline Response
Passenger Experience
Passengers experienced discomfort due to the presence of insects.
Air India's Response
Air India is taking action to address the issue and prevent future occurrences.
- Airline
- Air India
- Origin
- San Francisco
- Destination
- Mumbai
- Stopover
- Kolkata
- Aircraft Type
- Boeing 777
- Incident
- Cockroaches on board
Sources
Mid-air scare: Cockroaches found on Air India flight to Mumbai make passengers uncomfortable; airline reacts
Passenger Spots Cockroaches on Seats, Food Trays on Mumbai-Bound Air India Flight; Airline Apologises
‘It should be alarming’, Air India under fire as ‘few small cockroaches’ found aboard San Francisco-bound flight
Unwanted flyers on Air India: Cockroaches spotted in San Francisco-Mumbai flight, plane fumigated in Kolkata
Passengers spot cockroaches onboard AI’s San Francisco-Mumbai flight; airline to probe incident
Cockroaches Spotted on Air India Flight from San Francisco to Mumbai
