Air India Flight Briefly Enters Pakistani Airspace During Amritsar Go-Around; Investigation Underway
On June 22, Air India flight AI479 from Delhi to Amritsar briefly entered Pakistani airspace near Attari while executing a go-around manoeuvre at Amritsar airport. The aircraft, an Airbus A321, crossed the border for less than two minutes amid heavy congestion and a runway inspection following a bird strike. The incident was coordinated with Pakistan's air traffic control and reported to Indian aviation authorities. The flight subsequently diverted to Delhi before safely landing in Amritsar after refuelling. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has initiated an investigation and taken interim action against the Amritsar air traffic controller and operating crew. Air India is conducting an internal probe, emphasizing passenger and crew safety as a priority. This event occurred amid ongoing airspace restrictions between India and Pakistan following heightened tensions since April 2025.
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 4%, Centre 94%, Right 2%). Overall sentiment is neutral (46/100). Lens Score 33/100 — low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- freepressjournal— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- hindustantimes— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- firstpost— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- thetribune— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- thehindu— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- ndtv— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- firstpost— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- thefinancialexpress— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The article group presents perspectives primarily from official sources including Air India, the DGCA, and Pakistani air traffic authorities, focusing on factual reporting of the airspace infringement and subsequent investigations. Coverage reflects the ongoing diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan, noting reciprocal airspace bans without editorializing. The framing is procedural and regulatory, with no partisan commentary, representing government and aviation stakeholders' viewpoints.
The overall tone across the articles is neutral to cautious, emphasizing safety and procedural responses rather than assigning blame. Reporting highlights the incident as a brief, inadvertent airspace crossing during a standard aviation manoeuvre, with no injuries or safety compromises. The focus on investigations and regulatory actions conveys a measured approach, balancing concern over the breach with reassurances about passenger safety and coordination between authorities.