Air India Mumbai-SF Flight Stranded 24+ Hours in Kolkata After Emergency Landing

• Air India flight AI 179 from Mumbai to San Francisco made an emergency landing in Kolkata on December 20, 2025, due to a passenger's illness.
• The aircraft has been stranded at Kolkata Airport for over 24 hours, with passengers, including students, awaiting departure information.
• Air India has accommodated all stranded passengers in hotels but is criticized for lack of clear updates on the flight's status.
• Widespread flight disruptions are occurring across North and East India due to dense fog and low visibility, affecting hundreds of flights.
• Air India issued a 'Fogcare' advisory, offering free changes or refunds for affected passengers and advising checking flight status.

Why It Matters: Mumbai-SF Air India flight stranded in Kolkata for over 24 hours after emergency landing amid fog disruptions.