India, Oct. 22 -- A Newark-bound Air India plane with callsign AI191 made a "precautionary air-return" to Maharashtra's Mumbai due to a suspected technical issue on Wednesday, October 22, the airline said.

Consequently, AI191 and AI144 (scheduled to operate from Newark to Mumbai) were cancelled.

"The crew of flight AI191 operating from Mumbai to Newark on 22 October, made a precautionary air-return to Mumbai due to a suspected technical issue. The flight landed safely back in Mumbai, and the aircraft is undergoing necessary inspections. Consequently, AI191 and AI144 (scheduled to operate from Newark to Mumbai) were cancelled. All affected passengers at Mumbai have been provided hotel accommodations and have been rebooked on alternative ...