Suspected rat sighting London-bound air India flight returned to airport. suspected Rodent will be fumigated as per procedure in such cases.
The suspected rodent will fumigated as per procedure in such cases.
A London-bound Air India flight carrying more than 200 passengers returned to Mumbai after a “suspected rat sighting” in the cabin.
Suspected rat sighting London-bound air India flight returned to airport.
Indian media reported that Air India said it decided to turn back the flight “keeping passenger safety in mind”, even though the rodent’s presence not confirmed.
Rats pose a serious threat to the safety of flights as they can chew through wires and damage internal controls.
“Air India gives utmost importance to safety. Our engineering team is investigating the incident,” an airline statement said.
“A standby aircraft made available to fly the passengers to London.
The aircraft with the suspected rodent will fumigated as per procedure in such cases of rodent sighting.
“An airline official who did not want to named put the number of passengers at over 200.
It not the first time an Air India flight grounded over rodents.
In July, a plane en route to Milan had to return to Delhi after a suspected rat sighting.
Rats pose a serious threat to the safety of flights as they can chew through wires and damage internal controls.
Suspected rat sighting London-bound air India flight returned to airport.
“Air India gives utmost importance to safety. Our engineering team is investigating the incident,” an airline statement said.
“A standby aircraft made available to fly the passengers to London.
The aircraft with the suspected rodent will fumigated as per procedure in such cases of rodent sighting.
“An airline official who did not want to named put the number of passengers at over 200.
The aircraft with the suspected rodent will fumigated as per procedure in such cases of rodent sighting.
