India, June 28 -- A Chennai-bound Air India flight from Mumbai returned to its origin airport after a burning smell came from inside the cabin, the airline's spokesperson said on Saturday, confirming the return.

The flight AI639 "safely" made the precautionary return to Mumbai airport on June 27.

An Air India spokesperson said, "The crew of flight AI639 operating from Mumbai to Chennai on Friday, 27 June 2025, made a precautionary air-return to Mumbai due to a burning smell in the cabin."

"The flight landed safely back in Mumbai, and an aircraft change was initiated. Our ground colleagues in Mumbai provided all necessary support to passengers to minimise the inconvenience caused by this unforeseen disruption. At Air India, the safety a...