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Flight Sector Original Flight Schedule Change Alternate Options (Days & Details) Delhi–Nairobi AI961/962 (Suspended) 21 June–30 June 2025 Emirates via Dubai, Qatar Airways via Doha (daily services) Amritsar–London (Gatwick) AI169/170 (Suspended) 21 June–15 July 2025 BA256 daily, departs 10:05 IST from DEL to LHR Goa–London (Gatwick) AI145/146 (Suspended) 21 June–15 July 2025 Qatar Airways via Doha (daily), Air India via Mumbai (daily) Delhi–Toronto Reduced from 13× to 7× weekly 21 June–15 July 2025 Air Canada non-stop Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun (Winter schedule) ; British Airways via LHR (daily) | Delhi–Vancouver Reduced from 7× to 5× weekly 21 June–15 July 2025 Air Canada direct (daily), Lufthansa via Frankfurt (daily) Delhi–San Francisco Reduced from 10× to 7× weekly 21 June–15 July 2025 United Airlines direct daily, Emirates via Dubai daily Delhi–Chicago Reduced from 7× to 3× weekly 21 June–15 July 2025 United Airlines direct daily, Etihad via Abu Dhabi daily Delhi–Washington (Dulles) Reduced from 5× to 3× weekly 21 June–15 July 2025 United Airlines direct daily, Qatar Airways via Doha daily Delhi–London (Heathrow) Reduced from 24× to 22× weekly 21 June–15 July 2025 BA256 daily 10:05 departure , Virgin Atlantic direct daily Bengaluru–London (Heathrow) Reduced from 7× to 6× weekly 21 June–15 July 2025 British Airways direct daily, Emirates via Dubai daily Amritsar–Birmingham Reduced from 3× to 2× weekly 21 June–15 July 2025 Lufthansa via Frankfurt daily, Qatar Airways via Doha daily Delhi–Birmingham Reduced from 3× to 2× weekly 21 June–15 July 2025 Emirates via Dubai daily, Air India direct daily Delhi–Paris Reduced from 14× to 12× weekly 21 June–15 July 2025 Air France direct daily, Vistara via Mumbai daily Delhi–Milan Reduced from 7× to 4× weekly 21 June–15 July 2025 Lufthansa via Munich daily, Emirates via Dubai daily Delhi–Copenhagen Reduced from 5× to 3× weekly 21 June–15 July 2025 Lufthansa via Frankfurt daily, Qatar via Doha daily Delhi–Vienna Reduced from 4× to 3× weekly 21 June–15 July 2025 Austrian direct daily, Turkish via Istanbul daily Delhi–Amsterdam Reduced from 7× to 5× weekly 21 June–15 July 2025 KLM direct daily, Emirates via Dubai daily Delhi–Melbourne Reduced from 7× to 5× weekly 21 June–15 July 2025 Qantas direct daily, Singapore via SIN daily Delhi–Sydney Reduced from 7× to 5× weekly 21 June–15 July 2025 Qantas direct daily, Malaysia via KUL daily Delhi–Tokyo (Haneda) Reduced from 7× to 6× weekly 21 June–15 July 2025 ANA direct daily, Cathay via HK daily Delhi–Seoul (Incheon) Reduced to 3×→4× weekly 21 June–5 July (3×), 6–15 July (4×) Korean Air direct daily, Thai via Bangkok daily
Air India has announced a reduction in international services on its Boeing 787 and 777 aircraft by 15% until at least 15 July 2025. This follows an announcement on 18 June 2025 after flight AI171 tragically crashed, killing 241 people.For passengers, this means fewer direct flights on key routes and some schedule changes over the next few weeks. Air India said it is making these adjustments to enhance safety checks and manage longer routes due to airspace restrictions. The airline has assured affected travellers they will receive advance notice, alternative options to rebook without extra cost, or a full refund if needed.The curtailment is due to enhanced pre-flight safety checks ordered by the DGCA. Inspections have been completed on 26 of 33 Boeing 787 aircraft so far. Air India will also check its Boeing 777s.(Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates)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, Air India said in statement.As Air India explained, 'The objective is to restore schedule stability and minimise last-minute inconvenience.'Air India said it hoped to return to full operations after mid-July and promised to work closely with DGCA and the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
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