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Mint
10 hours ago
- Mint
Air India cancels seven international flights within 24 hours, days after Ahmedabad plane crash
Air India Plane Crash Aftermath: On 17 June 2025, Air India announced the cancellation of several key international flights, affecting passengers across various routes. The Air India cancellations follow operational issues and precautionary measures mandated by MoCA after the recent Ahmedabad plane crash that killed 241 passengers and crew. Air India flight AI-159 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick was cancelled due to the unavailability of the aircraft. The airline cited airspace restrictions and additional precautionary checks as reasons, emphasising that the cancellation was not due to any technical fault. This cancellation also led to the subsequent cancellation of flight AI-170 from London Gatwick to Amritsar on the same day. Following the Ahmedabad-London cancellation, the London Gatwick to Amritsar flight AI-170 was also cancelled on 17 June. This disruption impacted many passengers travelling between the UK and northern India. Air India's Delhi to Paris flight AI-143 was cancelled after mandatory pre-flight checks revealed a hydraulic issue. Due to night operation restrictions at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, the flight could not be delayed and was cancelled. Consequently, the return flight AI-142 from Paris to Delhi on 18 June was also cancelled. The airline is providing alternative arrangements and hotel accommodation to affected passengers. On 17 June 2025, Air India reportedly cancelled flight AI 915 from Delhi to Dubai amid ongoing operational disruptions following the recent Ahmedabad crash. This cancellation marks the sixth Boeing 787 Dreamliner flight grounded that day as the airline conducts rigorous post-crash safety checks. Official confirmation is awaited, but media reports indicate the aircraft developed technical issues during pre-flight inspections, prompting the cancellation. Similarly, flight AI 153 from Delhi to Vienna is believed to have been cancelled on the same day, though the airline has yet to officially confirm this. Like other affected flights, this cancellation is likely linked to precautionary measures and maintenance checks on the Dreamliner fleet. Air India also cancelled its Bengaluru to London and Mumbai to San Francisco flights on 17 June. The Air India Mumbai-San Francisco flight was terminated at Kolkata due to a suspected technical snag, prompting passengers to deplane and causing disruption at the airport. Air India's Bengaluru to London flight was cancelled on 17 June 2025, adding to the growing list of international flight disruptions faced by the airline in the wake of recent operational challenges. While detailed official reasons for this specific cancellation have not been extensively disclosed, it is understood to be part of the wider impact of technical and logistical issues affecting Air India's fleet, particularly involving Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners. Air India has offered full refunds to passengers affected by the cancellations on 17 June. The airline informed that travellers can request refunds through the airline's official website under the 'Manage Booking' section or by contacting Air India's reservation offices. Refunds will be credited to the original payment method, and the airline has assured passengers that cancellation charges will be waived given the exceptional circumstances. Additionally, Air India is providing flexible rebooking options and a one-time waiver on rescheduling fees to ease the inconvenience caused by these disruptions. Passengers who booked through travel agents or third-party platforms have been advised to reach out directly to their respective agents for refund assistance.
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Business Standard
11 hours ago
- Business Standard
Air India cancels Delhi-Dubai flight; 6th 787 Dreamliner cancelled today
Air India cancelled flight AI 915 from Delhi to Dubai, which used Boeing's 787 Dreamliner, leading to the cancellation of six flights using similar aircraft on Tuesday, NDTV reported. Air India posted a flight advisory on X saying, 'Due to inclement weather conditions in Delhi, our flight operations are getting impacted with some diversions.' The cancelled services are AI 915 (Delhi–Dubai), AI 153 (Delhi–Vienna), AI 143 (Delhi–Paris), AI 159 (Ahmedabad–London), AI 133 (Bengaluru–London) and AI 170 (London–Amritsar). On Monday, Air India flight AI 315 from Hong Kong turned back as the pilot said, 'We don't want to continue further,' after detecting a technical glitch in the aircraft. A few hours later, another Air India flight, AI 9695 en route from Delhi to Ranchi, returned to Indira Gandhi International Airport after experiencing a mid-air technical issue. Air India also informed that flight AI 143 from Delhi to Paris stands cancelled as the mandatory pre-flight checks identified an issue. 'Flight AI 143 from Delhi to Paris on 17 June has been cancelled. The mandatory pre-flight checks identified an issue which is being presently addressed. However, in view of the flight coming under the restrictions on night operations at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport, the said flight has been cancelled... We are providing hotel accommodation and also offering full refunds on cancellations or complimentary rescheduling if opted by the passengers. Consequently, flight AI 142 from Paris to Delhi on 17 June 2025 also stands cancelled,' Air India said in a statement. Several Air India flights have faced cancellations and diversions over the past week following increased scrutiny of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner after the horrific crash last week in Ahmedabad involving a similar aircraft. Air India's flight AI 171 en route from Ahmedabad to London, which left 241 dead out of 242 on board, crashed minutes after take-off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The reason for the crash is yet to be investigated.
