Air India Cancels Eight Domestic, International Flights Today: Check Full List Here
The airline cancelled at least eight international and domestic flights as it temporarily scaled back services operated by Boeing 787 and 777 aircraft.
Air India on Friday cancelled eight flights across international and domestic routes due to "enhanced maintenance and operational reasons". Following last week’s deadly crash in Ahmedabad that claimed 241 lives onboard, the Tata-owned airline has been grappling with major disruptions in flight operations amid enhanced surveillance and scrutiny by authorities.
However, Air India announced to offer all possible assistance to passengers and process refunds over flight cancellations.
On Friday, the airline cancelled at least eight international and domestic flights as it temporarily scaled back services operated by Boeing 787 and 777 aircraft.
According to Air India, affected routes for cancelled international flights include AI 906 from Dubai to Chennai, AI 308 from Delhi to Melbourne and the return flight AI 309 from Melbourne to Delhi. Additionally, flight AI 2204 from Dubai to Hyderabad has also been cancelled.
Air India also cancelled at least four domestic flights today. Affected routes include AI 874 from Pune to Delhi, AI 456 from Ahmedabad to Delhi, AI 2872 from Hyderabad to Mumbai, and AI 571 from Chennai to Mumbai. Passengers scheduled to travel on these routes are advised to check with the airline for updates.
ALSO READ
Air India Cuts International Fares By 30–70% Over Weekend, Undercuts Global Rivals By Big Margin
List Of Cancelled Air India International Flights:
AI 906: Dubai to Chennai.
AI 308: Delhi to Melbourne.
AI 309: Melbourne to Delhi.
AI 2204: Dubai to Hyderabad.
List Of Cancelled Air India Domestic Flights:
AI 874: Pune to Delhi.
AI 456: Ahmedabad to Delhi.
AI 2872: Hyderabad to Mumbai.
AI 571: Chennai to Mumbai.
The latest flight cancellations come as the airline faces intensified scrutiny over aircraft safety following the tragic crash on June 12. An Air India Dreamliner flight from Ahmedabad to London crashed shortly after take-off from runway 23, hitting the hostel building of BJ Medical College.
The aircraft, carrying 242 people and about 1.25 lakh litres of fuel, failed to gain altitude after takeoff. Except for one passenger seated on 11A, all died as the plane exploded shortly after crashing.
According to reports, at least 33 people on the ground also died in the incident, including students who were eating lunch in the hostel mess at that time.
Meanwhile, Air India flight bookings have dropped 30-35% since the Ahmedabad crash, with many travellers uncertain or reconsidering their plans. Travel agencies noted over 20% cancellations in existing Air India flight bookings. The decline is also influenced by the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, according to Madhav Oza, owner of Blue Star Air Travel Services (India) Pvt.
Air India To Reduce Flights On International Routes Till July 15
Additionally, Air India is set to see further scale-back of its international flight operations from June 21. The airline has announced a 15% reduction in international services on widebody aircraft from June 21 to July 15. The move mainly affects the routes towards Europe and North America. In its statement, the airline cited technical issues and airspace restrictions in West Asia as the reason behind the development.
The airline further said that it is deploying extended safety checks for its international flights, which is expected to impact operations and lead to temporary curtailments on some routes.
