Several flights cancelled today: Here's the full list
Following the tragic AI171 crash, passengers are experiencing significant disruptions as numerous international flights to and from India face cancellations and operational suspensions. Technical concerns, fleet availability, and crew readiness contribute to the chaos, leaving travelers stranded with last-minute notifications and inadequate support. Several Air India flights, along with an Azerbaijan Airlines service, are among those affected, causing widespread frustration.
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Full list of flights impacted today
Flight No Airline Origin Destination Time Status AI 915 Air India Delhi Dubai 16:50 Cancelled AI 153 Air India Delhi Vienna 13:50 Cancelled AI 143 Air India Delhi Paris 13:15 Cancelled AI 159 Air India Ahmedabad London 13.10 Cancelled AI 165 Air India Delhi London Heathrow 15.10 Not operating J260
Azerbaijan Airlines
Mumbai Baku 2.25 Cancelled AI170
Air India London Gatwick Amritsar 20.25 Cancelled 6E 2706
IndiGo Muscat Delhi 7.50 Diverted to Nagpur
Passengers flying in and out of India continue to face widespread disruptions, with several international flights cancelled or not operating on Tuesday, June 17.The ongoing irregularities follow the deadly crash of AI171 last week, a Dreamliner bound for London, that killed all 241 onboard and has since intensified operational scrutiny and technical checks within the airline.As of Tuesday, at least seven international flights, mostly departing from Delhi and Mumbai, have either been cancelled or marked non-operational. Over the weekend, a San Francisco–Mumbai service was held up in Kolkata, while a Hong Kong–Delhi Dreamliner had to return to its origin shortly after take-off due to a suspected technical snag. Earlier on Tuesday noon, the new AI159 service from Ahmedabad to London, introduced after retiring the AI171 number, was also cancelled.These cancellations have added to passenger frustration, with many international travellers reporting last-minute notifications, inadequate alternative arrangements, and long wait times at customer assistance desks.It is to be noted that a "cancelled" flight is a service permanently removed from the day's operational schedule, while a "not operating" or "non-operational" status typically signals a temporary suspension, with the flight still part of the airline's timetable in the near future.While some disruptions appear to stem from direct technical concerns, others may be related to fleet availability, crew readiness, or aircraft grounding.
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