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Multiple Air India international flights were either canceled on Tuesday June 17, 2025, causing difficulties for travelers. Following last week's fatal crash of AI171, a Dreamliner headed for London, which killed 241 out of 242 people on board, the airline has increased operational inspection and technological checks.According to reports, as of Tuesday, at least seven international flights, mostly from Delhi and Mumbai, have either been cancelled or marked non-operational.The airline's social media post on X, June 17, stated, 'Due to inclement weather conditions in Delhi, our flight operations are getting impacted with some diversions. Please check your flight status before heading to the airport.'Step 1: Visit the airline's website https://www.airindia.com/in/en/contact-us/customer-support-portal/refunds.htmlStep 2: Click on 'status check on pending refund'Step 3: Enter the details and submitYou can easily request a refund using our website or mobile app. Here's how:Website:Go to the manage booking section on Air India website and navigate the refund option to initiate the refund request.For a refund of tickets issued by the Air India city booking or airport office, kindly contact your nearest Air India reservation office.Alternatively, if you bought the ticket from a travel agent or any other online portal, please get in touch with the respective agent's office for a refund.You can apply for a refund up to two years from the date of issuance of your flight ticket.The charges for rescheduling your flight will be calculated based on the time window of rescheduling, and the fare type and route of your existing and new booking.In case the flight was cancelled by Air India and you choose our self-service re-accommodation option to reschedule your flight, no additional charges will be incurred, as it is a free service.Air India usually takes up to 7 to 10 business days to process your refund requests. Sometimes, there might be a delay in processing due to complications in your booking like incorrect payment methods, inactive bank account, etc.In case you don't receive your refund even after 15-20 business days, you can raise your concern on our customer support portal using your case ID.Your refund will be credited to the account used to make the booking. However, if the account is now invalid or has been closed, request you to provide new account details by visiting your nearest Air India office or using Air India customer support portal.If you have not received your full refund amount, you can raise your concern using our customer support portal, and our executive will get back to you within 24 hours.
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