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India Today
4 hours ago
- Business
- India Today
9 Air India flights cancelled today, one grounded after bird hit en route Pune
An Air India flight from Delhi to Pune was grounded on Friday following a bird hit and eight other services were cancelled due to enhanced maintenance and operational reasons. The move came amid pre-enhanced safety checks mandated for all Air India 787 Dreamliners following last week's deadly Ahmedabad-London AI171 crash, which claimed 270 AI2470 suffered a bird hit that was detected after the incoming flight landed safely at Pune, Air India said. The plane was grounded and extensive checks were being carried out by the engineering team, according to the eight other flights, including four international services, were cancelled citing enhanced maintenance and operational reasons. Four domestic flights - AI874 from Pune to Delhi, AI456 from Ahmedabad to Delhi, AI2872 from Hyderabad to Mumbai, and AI571 from Chennai to Mumbai - have been cancelled. The international flights to be cancelled were AI906 from Dubai to Chennai, AI308 from Delhi to Melbourne, AI309 from Melbourne to Delhi and AI2204 from Dubai to India said its ground teams were making alternative arrangements for their passengers to fly to their respective destinations at the earliest. It also offered full refunds on cancellation or complimentary rescheduling to INDIA SLASHES 38 INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS PER WEEKAir India said on Thursday that it will slash 38 international flights per week and suspend services on three overseas routes between June 21 and July 15. The announcement came a day after the national carrier said it was temporarily reducing international flights operating with wide-body planes to 15 per cent, during this stringent checks have been in focus after the Centre mandated those following the AI171 crash near Ahmedabad airport on June 12 and to adjust for increased flight durations due to airspace closures in the Middle East amid the ongoing Israel-Iran ill-fated flight carried 242 people - 230 passengers, 10 crew members and two pilots. Only one man, an Indian-origin British national, who was seated on 11A near the emergency exit, survived the India CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson, in a message to flyers, said the pre-flight safety checks' move was a confidence-building measure as part of the airline's enhanced pre-flight safety checks on its Boeing 787 fleet, and, as an added measure, its Boeing 777 aircraft for the time airline apologised to passengers who were affected due to the announcement."Air India apologises to the passengers affected by these curtailments, and is proactively contacting affected passengers to offer re-accommodation on alternative flights, complimentary rescheduling or full refunds as per their preference," it said."The revised schedule is being progressively made available on our website, mobile app and through our contact centre. We remain committed to restoring our full schedule as soon as practicable, while at all times prioritising the safety of our passengers, crew and aircraft," the airline further said.(with inputs from PTI)Tune InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Air India#Ahmedabad Plane Crash#Ahmedabad
Time of India
6 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Air India cancels eight flights as post-crash safety checks hit operations across major domestic and international routes
Air India cancelled at least eight more flights on Friday, citing ongoing maintenance and operational checks. These continued disruptions come after the June 12 Ahmedabad–London Gatwick Dreamliner crash that left 271 dead, including more than 30 people on the ground. The airline remains under increased scrutiny, as the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) intensifies safety checks across the Boeing 787 fleet. Affected routes on June 20 Friday's cancellations included both international and domestic routes. Among the international flights called off were AI906 (Dubai–Chennai), AI308 (Delhi–Melbourne), AI309 (Melbourne–Delhi), and AI2204 (Dubai–Hyderabad). On the domestic side, the affected flights included AI874 (Pune–Delhi), AI456 (Ahmedabad–Delhi), and AI2872 (Hyderabad–Mumbai). These cancellations follow a week of similar disruptions, most notably on Tuesday, when 13 Dreamliner-operated flights were grounded. This included AI-159, the revised flight number for the Ahmedabad–London route previously listed as AI-171. That aircraft was expected to resume services but remained grounded due to aircraft unavailability. DGCA oversight and safety status The DGCA has ordered detailed safety reviews of Air India's Dreamliner aircraft. As per updates shared on June 18, 24 of the 33 Boeing 787s in Air India's fleet had undergone safety inspections. Two aircraft are currently listed as AOG (Aircraft on Ground) at Delhi Airport due to maintenance requirements. Since the crash, a total of 66 Dreamliner flights have been cancelled. On the day of the incident alone, six Dreamliner-operated services were halted. The regulatory body continues to schedule more aircraft for inspection in the coming days as the situation evolves. Operational challenges continue Air India's flight cancellations reflect a broader challenge in managing safety demands and maintaining operational continuity. As maintenance and checks proceed, the airline is working to stabilise its schedules and address logistical pressures across its domestic and international safety checks still ongoing, Air India faces growing disruptions as it balances regulatory demands with maintaining essential flight services.
News18
11 hours ago
- News18
Amid Series Of Tech Snag, Air India Cancels Several International, Domestic Flights
Last Updated: Air India has cancelled 8 flights, including international & domestic, due to maintenance works. Affected routes include Dubai to Chennai and Delhi to Melbourne, and Pune to Delhi. Following emergence of technical glitches in multiple Air India aircraft in past few days, the Tata group carrier has cancelled several domestic and international flights on Friday. The flights have been cancelled owing to enhanced maintenance works and operational reasons, the airline said in a statement. As per the airlines statement, four international flights and as many domestic flights have been cancelled. Which Air India Flights Are Cancelled For Friday? The international flights that stand cancelled include AI906 from Dubai to Chennai, AI308 from Delhi to Melbourne, AI309 from Melbourne to Delhi and AI2204 from Dubai to Hyderabad. While the affected domestic flights include AI874 from Pune to Delhi, AI456 from Ahmedabad to Delhi, AI-2872 from Hyderabad to Mumbai and AI571 from Chennai to Mumbai. 'Air India's international flights AI906 from Dubai to Chennai; AI308 from Delhi to Melbourne; AI309 from Melbourne to Delhi; AI2204 from Dubai to Hyderabad and domestic flights AI874 from Pune to Delhi; AI456 from Ahmedabad to Delhi; AI-2872 from Hyderabad to Mumbai and AI571 from Chennai to Mumbai have been cancelled due to enhanced maintenance and operational reasons, the statement read. 3 Air India Flights Cancelled on Wednesday The airline stated the Toronto-Delhi flight AI188 was cancelled due to extended maintenance and consequently operating crew coming under regulatory flight duty time limitation norms. Additionally, flight AI996 from Dubai to Delhi on June 18, 2025 was cancelled due to technical reasons and passengers had to disembark the plane after boarding. First Published: June 20, 2025, 10:22 IST
