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'Technical Issue Causing High Cabin Temperature': Air India Cancels Bhubaneswar-Delhi Flight

BHUBANESWAR, INDIA, AUG 3 – Air India cancelled flight AI500 due to high cabin temperature affecting 183 passengers, prioritizing safety amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny and recent technical issues, the airline said.

  • Air India cancelled flight AI500 from Bhubaneswar to Delhi due to high cabin temperature prior to departure, ensuring passenger safety.
  • This incident was the second flight cancellation in a day for Air India, following a technical glitch on flight AI349 from Singapore to Chennai.
  • The Directorate General of Civil Aviation reported over 100 violations related to Air India's safety, with seven classified as critical safety risks.
  • Recent surveys indicated that 76% of respondents believe airlines prioritize advertising over safety.
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Air India flight AI500 from Bhubaneshwar to Delhi was cancelled before takeoff on Sunday due to a technical fault. This decision was taken because the cabin temperature had increased excessively. This incident has happened at a time when DGCA has found more than 100 deficiencies in Air India's safety standards, many of which are said to be of serious level.

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aninews.in broke the news in India on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
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