On June 29, 2025, Air India flight AI357, en route from Tokyo Haneda to Delhi, made a precautionary diversion to Kolkata due to persistent air-conditioning issues causing uncomfortably warm cabin temperatures. The Boeing 787 landed safely in Kolkata, where passengers are receiving support and alternative arrangements are being made to fly them to Delhi. The aircraft is currently undergoing checks.
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