Air India Bhubaneswar-Delhi Flight Scrapped: Heatwave Grounds Plane
An Air India flight scheduled from Bhubaneswar to Delhi on August 4, 2025, was cancelled due to excessively high cabin temperatures. The airline has yet to release specifics regarding the number of passengers affected or the aircraft model involved.
This marks the second technical disruption for the airline in a single day. The incident follows closely on the heels of findings released by aviation safety regulators, raising concerns about operational efficiency.
Passengers booked on the cancelled flight are currently being accommodated on alternative flights. Air India is working to minimise inconvenience to affected travellers.
The incident highlights the challenges faced by airlines during extreme weather conditions and underscores the need for robust maintenance protocols to ensure passenger safety and operational reliability. This comes at a time when the aviation sector is under increasing scrutiny regarding safety standards and passenger welfare.
