New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- Air India on Monday clarified that the Delhi bound flight was diverted to Chennai as a precautionary measure and in view of the weather conditions en route to Delhi and claime that the decision was taken in the "best interest" of the safety of the passngers and crew.

In a fresh statement, Air India Spokesperson said, "Air India clarifies that flight AI2455 of 10 August operating from Thiruvananthapuram to Delhi was diverted to Chennai as a precautionary measure after the pilot detected a suspected technical issue and in view of the weather conditions en route to Delhi. It was decided to divert to Chennai instead of Bengaluru as the weather in Chennai was clear. As the aircraft was overweight for an immediate landing...