Air India Flight to San Francisco Returns to Delhi After Technical Issue; Delhi-Patna Flight Delayed

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An Air India Boeing 777-300ER flight AI173 from Delhi to San Francisco, carrying around 230 passengers, returned to Delhi after being airborne for over eight hours due to a technical issue detected while in Chinese airspace. The aircraft landed safely and will undergo technical inspection as per Air India's safety protocols. The airline is arranging alternative travel for passengers and providing assistance including refreshments, accommodation, and rescheduling options. Separately, an Air India Express Delhi-Patna flight was delayed due to a technical snag, with an alternative aircraft arranged and passenger support provided.