An Air India flight travelling from San Francisco to Delhi executed a precautionary landing at Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia after the flight crew suspected a technical issue while en route, the airline stated in an official release.
"The aircraft landed safely at Ulaanbaatar and is undergoing the necessary checks. We are working closely with our partners to support all passengers while we make efforts to get everyone on their way to the destination at the earliest opportunity," the airline said.
"We regret the inconvenience caused to the passengers due to the unforeseen situation. At Air India, the safety of passengers and crew remains top priority," the airline added. According to information available on the flight tracking website Flightradar24.com, a Boeing 777 aircraft was operating the flight.
The airline said that hotel and food arrangements have been made for the stay of the passengers. It further said that it is making alternative arrangements to fly the passengers to Delhi at the earliest. The Ministry of External Affairs is extending all possible help to Air India passengers stranded in Mongolia.
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