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India Gazette
8 hours ago
- India Gazette
Several Air India flights cancelled due to maintenance, bad weather, and airspace restrictions
New Delhi [India], June 20 (ANI): Air India has cancelled several international and domestic flights on Friday due to increased aircraft checks, bad weather, and airspace restrictions. Affected flights include services between Dubai, Chennai, Delhi, Melbourne, Pune, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, and Mumbai. As per the statement from Air India, '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 airline has offered full refunds or free rescheduling and is helping passengers with alternate travel plans. 'We regret the inconvenience caused to passengers. Our colleagues on ground are making alternative arrangements for them to fly to their respective destinations at the earliest. Full refunds on cancellation or complimentary rescheduling has been offered to passengers,' the statement reads. The airline has advised passengers to check their flight status on its website or call the customer care numbers for updates. 'Due to the continuing enhanced checks on our aircraft, airspace restrictions and inclement weather, we anticipate some disruptions which will be duly communicated to passengers. Passengers are requested to check the status of their flights here or call our customer centre on 011 69329333, 011 69329999 or visit our website the statement further reads. Earlier on Thursday, Air India said it will reduce flights on various international routes per week and temporarily suspend operations on three routes from June 21 to July 15, 2025. 'Further to the press statement released yesterday, 18 June 2025, which announced a temporary reduction in services operated by Boeing 787 and 777 aircraft, we wish to provide details on the flights affected. These reductions will be effective from 21 June 2025, and last until at least 15 July 2025,' the airline said in a post on X. 'The reductions arise from the decision to voluntarily undertake enhanced pre-flight safety checks, as well as accommodate additional flight durations arising from airspace closures in the Middle East. The objective is to restore schedule stability and minimise last-minute inconvenience to passengers,' it said. (ANI)
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First Post
12 hours ago
- Business
- First Post
Air India curbs Boeing 787 & 777 flights till July 15 amid scrutiny over Ahmedabad plane crash
Air India announced the temporary reduction of international flight services of its Boeing 787 and 777 aircraft as the company faces scrutiny over Ahmedabad plane crash read more As Air India faces scrutiny over the safety and maintenance of its Boeing aircraft, the Indian airline has released a revised international flight schedule, effective from June 21 to July 15. The new roster followed the airline company's announcement that it would temporarily reduce services on wide-body aircraft, including Boeing 787s and 777s, by 15 per cent. The move is also coming in the wake of the Ahmedabad plane crash, in which a Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed into a medical college in Ahmedabad, killing 241 people onboard, with a lone survivor. In a statement released on Thursday, the airline confirmed that 83 international flights using Boeing 787s had already been cancelled between June 12, the day the crash occurred, and June 18. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD #ImportantUpdate Further to the press statement released yesterday, 18 June 2025, which announced a temporary reduction in services operated by Boeing 787 and 777 aircraft, we wish to provide details on the flights affected. These reductions will be effective from 21 June 2025,… — Air India (@airindia) June 19, 2025 Apart from this, additional reductions will be implemented through June 20 and extended until at least mid-July. Air India argued that these cuts are aimed at 'ensuring stability of operations, improving efficiency, and minimising last-minute inconvenience to passengers." What flights are getting affected? The revised schedule includes the full suspensions of select routes, including Delhi–Nairobi, Amritsar–London Gatwick and Goa (Mopa)–London Gatwick. There are also reduced frequencies on several North American, European, Far Eastern, and Australian routes. Air India maintained that the decision to reduce the capacity of flights stems from multiple factors, i.e. ongoing enhanced safety inspections, a cautious approach by engineering staff and pilots, night airspace curfews in parts of Europe and East Asia and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The airline acknowledged the inconvenience caused to the passengers by the change of the schedule and assured that the travellers were being proactively contacted and offered alternative flights, complimentary rescheduling, or full refunds. 'Passengers will also be offered a choice to reschedule their travel without any cost or to be given a full refund, as per their choice," the airline said in its statement. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Meanwhile, the airline company also issued a travel advisory for passengers flying to or through the Middle East, citing ongoing airspace volatility. The airline authorities noted that the revised schedule will progressively get updated on the mobile app and via the airline's contact centres. 'This effectively adds to our reserve aircraft availability to take care of any unplanned disruptions," the airline added. Meanwhile, the Indian authorities have sent the black box of the doomed Boeing aircraft to the US to retrieve the data from the damaged device.
India.com
13 hours ago
- Business
- India.com
Air India Flights To Be Hit From June 21 to July 15 Due To Safety Checks: Heres The Full List
Air India on Thursday gave a detailed list of its flights that will be affected due to the reduction in services operated by Boeing 787 and 777 aircraft. These reductions will be effective from June 21 and last until at least July 15, according to an Air India statement. The reduction in flights has taken place after the decision to voluntarily undertake enhanced pre-flight safety checks, as well as accommodate additional flight durations arising from airspace closures in the Middle East. The objective is to restore schedule stability and minimise last-minute inconvenience to passengers, the airline said. The details of the flights affected are as follows: 1. Routes suspended until July 15: • Delhi-Nairobi1 (AI961/962) – 4x weekly flights • Amritsar-London (Gatwick) (AI169/170) – 3x weekly flights • Goa (Mopa)-London (Gatwick) (AI145/146) – 3x weekly flights 2. Routes with reduced frequency until July 15: North America • Delhi-Toronto: Reduced from 13x weekly to 7x weekly • Delhi-Vancouver: Reduced from 7x weekly to 5x weekly • Delhi-San Francisco: Reduced from 10x weekly to 7x weekly • Delhi-Chicago: Reduced from 7x weekly to 3x weekly • Delhi-Washington (Dulles): Reduced from 5x weekly to 3x weekly Europe • Delhi-London (Heathrow): Reduced from 24x weekly to 22x weekly • Bengaluru-London (Heathrow): Reduced from 7x weekly to 6x weekly • Amritsar-Birmingham and Delhi Birmingham: Reduced from 3x weekly to 2x weekly • Delhi-Paris: Reduced from 14x weekly to 12x weekly • Delhi-Milan: Reduced from 7x weekly to 4x weekly • Delhi-Copenhagen: Reduced from 5x weekly to 3x weekly • Delhi-Vienna: Reduced from 4x weekly to 3x weekly • Delhi-Amsterdam: Reduced from 7x weekly to 5x weekly Australia • Delhi-Melbourne and Delhi-Sydney: Reduced from 7x weekly to 5x weekly Far-East • Delhi-Tokyo (Haneda): Reduced from 7x weekly to 6x weekly • Delhi-Seoul (Incheon): Reduced from 5x weekly to 4x weekly Air India said that it is proactively contacting affected passengers to offer re-accommodation on alternative flights, complimentary rescheduling, or full refunds as per their preference. "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 Air India statement added.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Air India suspends Amritsar-London, Goa-London flights till July 15; multiple global routes affected
NEW DELHI: Air India has announced the suspension of its Amritsar–London (Gatwick) and Goa (Mopa)–London (Gatwick) routes until 15 July 2025, as part of a broader temporary reduction in international services operated by its Boeing 787 and 777 aircraft. The airline attributed the cutbacks to enhanced pre-flight safety inspections and the need to accommodate longer flight durations due to airspace closures in the Middle East. These steps are being taken to restore schedule stability and minimise last-minute inconvenience to passengers. Routes suspended until 15 July 2025 Delhi–Nairobi (AI961/962) – 4x weekly flights (suspended until 30 June) Amritsar–London (Gatwick) (AI169/170) – 3x weekly flights Goa (Mopa)–London (Gatwick) (AI145/146) – 3x weekly flights Routes with reduced frequency until 15 July 2025 North America Delhi–Toronto : 13x weekly → 7x weekly Delhi–Vancouver : 7x weekly → 5x weekly Delhi–San Francisco : 10x weekly → 7x weekly Delhi–Chicago : 7x weekly → 3x weekly Delhi–Washington (Dulles) : 5x weekly → 3x weekly Europe Delhi–London (Heathrow) : 24x weekly → 22x weekly Bengaluru–London (Heathrow) : 7x weekly → 6x weekly Amritsar–Birmingham and Delhi–Birmingham : 3x weekly → 2x weekly Delhi–Paris : 14x weekly → 12x weekly Delhi–Milan : 7x weekly → 4x weekly Delhi–Copenhagen : 5x weekly → 3x weekly Delhi–Vienna : 4x weekly → 3x weekly Delhi–Amsterdam : 7x weekly → 5x weekly Australia Delhi–Melbourne and Delhi–Sydney : 7x weekly → 5x weekly Far-East Delhi–Tokyo (Haneda) : 7x weekly → 6x weekly Delhi–Seoul (Incheon) : 5x weekly → 4x weekly Air India said it is reaching out to affected passengers to offer re-accommodation on alternative flights, complimentary rescheduling, or full refunds, based on passenger preference. The revised flight schedules are being made available on the Air India mobile app, and via the Air India 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 said. This announcement follows Air India's June 18 press statement, which outlined its decision to voluntarily scale back operations to improve safety standards and manage operational challenges stemming from ongoing regional tensions.
News18
a day ago
- Business
- News18
Air India Issues Revised Flight Schedule As International Cuts Take Effect From June 21
Last Updated: Additional reductions will be implemented through June 20 and extend until at least mid-July, Air India said. Air India released a revised international flight schedule effective June 21 to July 15, following its decision to temporarily reduce services on widebody aircraft, including Boeing 787s and 777s, by 15%. The move comes in the wake of the Ahmedabad plane crash amid safety inspections. In a statement, the airline confirmed that 83 international flights using Boeing 787s had already been cancelled between June 12- the day of the crash- and June 18. Additional reductions will be implemented through June 20 and extend until at least mid-July. These cuts, Air India said, are aimed at 'ensuring stability of operations, improving efficiency, and minimising last-minute inconvenience to passengers." The revised schedule includes full suspensions of select routes, including Delhi–Nairobi, Amritsar–London Gatwick and Goa (Mopa)–London Gatwick and reduced frequencies on several North American, European, Far Eastern, and Australian routes. Air India said the decision to reduce capacity stems from multiple factors: ongoing enhanced safety inspections, a cautious approach by engineering staff and pilots, night airspace curfews in parts of Europe and East Asia and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The airline acknowledged passenger inconvenience and said affected travellers are being proactively contacted and offered alternative flights, complimentary rescheduling, or full refunds. 'Passengers will also be offered a choice to reschedule their travel without any cost or to be given full refund, as per their choice," the airline stated. Air India has also issued a travel advisory for passengers flying to or through the Middle East, citing ongoing airspace volatility. As the airline continues to navigate operational disruptions, it reiterated that safety remains its top priority and assured passengers that efforts are underway to restore full services as soon as feasible. The revised schedule is being updated progressively on the mobile app and via the airline's contact centres. 'This effectively adds to our reserve aircraft availability to take care of any unplanned disruptions," the airline added. About the Author Mallika Soni When not reading, this ex-literature student can be found searching for an answer to the question, "What is the purpose of journalism in society?"
