New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- "Pilot detected a suspected technical issue," Air India said in a statement on Monday after its flight from Thiruvananthapuram to Delhi was diverted to Chennai on Sunday evening.

According to the Air India Spokesperson, the flight was diverted to Chennai as a "precautionary measure" 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."

Air India also clarified that the pilot had to hold over Chennai "to reduce weight" as the aircraft was overweight for an immediate landing.

"No emergency was declared," the spokesperson said.

The airline explained that during the first landing approach, the Air Traffic Controller (AT...