According to Air India officials, the ferry flight took off from Mumbai at around 3.30pm on Wednesday and is expected to reach Sokol airport in Magadan by around midnight. “An Air India team is on board the flight to provide any support that the passengers and staff at GDX (Magadan) may require. The Tata Group-owned Air India does not have any staff based in Magadan or in Russia. Meanwhile, the stranded passengers complained of lack of amenities. The pilot had to fly two hours away from his route to ensure that he landed at a safe place,” an Air India official said, seeking anonymity.

Source: Hindustan Times June 08, 2023 07:42 UTC