Air India flight AI129 from Mumbai to London was delayed by nearly seven hours on November 8, 2025, due to technical difficulties. Passengers faced prolonged waiting, boarding complications, and were ultimately rescheduled for 1 PM departure. The airline provided refreshments and ensured passenger safety throughout the disruption.
Air India’s Mumbai-London flight AI129, originally scheduled to depart at 6:30 AM IST on November 8, 2025, faced a significant delay approaching seven hours due to a technical glitch. The disruption left 172 passengers stranded at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai, causing inconvenience and anxiety among travelers.
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Initial boarding delays increased from the planned 5:20 AM to 6:00 AM, followed by passengers being seated for over an hour before being asked to deplane due to safety concerns linked to technical issues with the aircraft.
Passengers endured uncertainty and repeated reschedules, being first informed of a noon departure, which shifted later to 1 PM.
Air India assured passenger safety, provided meals and refreshments, and deployed ground staff to assist throughout the extended wait. The crew operated under Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) protocols, delaying immediate re-operation.
The airline clarified that issues were isolated to the aircraft and unrelated to broader maintenance systems.
The delay follows large-scale ATC disruptions at Delhi’s IGI Airport on previous days affecting numerous flights across airlines.
Passengers expressed frustration on social media about the prolonged wait and communication gaps. Air India remains committed to resolving issues quickly, prioritizing safety while minimizing disruptions to schedules.
Sources: NDTV, Hindustan Times, ABP Live, Free Press Journal, Economic Times, ANI, Air India official statement.