Archive · 21 Jun 2025
Air India Flight: Door Makes Noise Mid-Air, Airline Responds
On an Air India flight, passengers heard strange noises from a door, which made them worry.
The plane's door made hissing and shaking sounds, making passengers concerned.
Crew members tried to fix it.
Air India said it was just a panel causing the noise, not a problem with the door itself, and the plane landed safely.
They checked the plane to make sure it was okay for the next flight.
A Boeing 787 on an Air India flight experienced unusual noises mid-flight.
Passengers reported shaking and hissing sounds coming from a door on the flight from Delhi to Hong Kong.
Cabin crew reportedly attempted to address the issue using napkins.
Air India attributed the sound to a decorative panel and stated there was no safety risk.
The aircraft underwent engineering checks after landing and was cleared for subsequent flights.
- Who
- Passengers and crew on an Air India flight.
- What
- An Air India Boeing 787 flight experienced unusual noises from a door mid-flight.
- When
- The incident occurred on June 1, approximately an hour after takeoff.
- Where
- On a flight from Delhi to Hong Kong.
- Why
- The cause of the noise was determined to be a decorative panel, not a safety issue, according to Air India.
Passenger Concerns
Air India's Response
Safety
Passenger Concerns
Passengers were alarmed by unusual noises from the door.
Air India's Response
Air India said that the issue wasn't a safety threat and reassured the passengers.
- Airline
- Air India
- Aircraft
- Boeing 787
- Route
- Delhi to Hong Kong
- Date
- June 1
- Incident
- Hissing sound from door panel
Sources
‘Shaking, hissing’ door on Air India Boeing 787 from Delhi to Hong Kong scare passengers mid-flight
Air India door ‘shaking’ mid-air, plugged with paper napkins: ‘Scary 15 minutes trauma’ at AI-314 goes viral
Air India demand plunges post-crash; bookings drop 20%, fares fall 15% on key routes
Why Air India Terminated 2 Cabin Crew Members For Their Statements On Boeing 787 Dreamliner
