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Air India Diversion Amid Wildfires Disrupting Flights in Turkey

7/1/2025

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On June 29, 2025, Air India flight AI357 faced a cabin temperature crisis, forcing a diversion to Kolkata where passengers were safely assisted. Simultaneously, wildfires wreaked havoc at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport in Turkey, leading to widespread flight cancellations and delays as emergency services battled the flames amid a relentless heatwave.

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On June 29, 2025, Air India flight AI357 faced a cabin temperature crisis, forcing a diversion to Kolkata where passengers were safely assisted. Simultaneously, wildfires wreaked havoc at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport in Turkey, leading to widespread flight cancellations and delays as emergency services battled the flames amid a relentless heatwave.