AI flight returns after smoke in cabin

The flight AI 137 had taken off around 3 pm, but had to return soon after the smoke was detected. The aircraft returned to the airport at 4:47 pm. PTI file photo. For representation purpose

An Air India plane carrying 167 passengers on board to Milan returned to the Delhi airport on Tuesday after smoke was detected in the cabin mid-air.

The flight AI 137 had taken off around 3 pm, but had to return soon after the smoke was detected. The aircraft returned to the airport at 4:47 pm.

“Del-Milan flt AI 137 made a safe precautionary landing at Del Apt today due to minor smoke detected in the cabin. Pax are being transferred to another aircraft, expected to leave shortly,” Air India tweeted soon after landing the plane.