Air India Dreamliner’s Delhi-London Takeoff Aborted: Passengers Re-routed
An Air India Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flight, scheduled for a Delhi-London journey on Thursday, July 31, 2025, aborted its takeoff due to an unspecified technical snag. The aircraft returned to the bay for a thorough inspection.
Passengers onboard AI 131 were understandably inconvenienced. The airline swiftly arranged for their transfer to an alternative aircraft to ensure minimal disruption to their travel plans.
Air India is yet to release a detailed statement on the nature of the technical fault. However, sources indicate the issue was deemed serious enough to warrant the immediate cancellation of the departure.
This incident highlights the critical need for stringent maintenance protocols and robust safety checks within the aviation sector. The safety of passengers remains paramount, and thorough investigations into such events are crucial for maintaining public confidence in air travel. Further updates are awaited from Air India regarding the resolution of the technical problem and the investigation’s findings.
