Air India Cancels Multiple Flights Due to Maintenance and Operational Adjustments
Flight Cancellations Announced by Air India
On Friday, Air India announced the cancellation of several international and domestic flights due to increased maintenance requirements and operational considerations. A total of eight flights have been affected. This decision follows the airline's earlier notice regarding a temporary reduction in services for its Boeing 787 and 777 aircraft, which will be in effect from June 21, 2025, until at least July 15, 2025.
The airline's official statement indicated that the following flights have been cancelled: AI906 from Dubai to Chennai, AI308 from Delhi to Melbourne, AI309 from Melbourne to Delhi, AI2204 from Dubai to Hyderabad, and domestic flights AI874 from Pune to Delhi, AI456 from Ahmedabad to Delhi, AI2872 from Hyderabad to Mumbai, and AI571 from Chennai to Mumbai.
Air India’s international flights AI906 from Dubai to Chennai; AI308 from Delhi to Melbourne; AI309 from Melbourne to Delhi; AI2204 from Dubai to Hyderabad and domestic flights AI874 from Pune to Delhi; AI456 from Ahmedabad to Delhi; AI-2872 from Hyderabad to Mumbai and AI571…
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Details of Affected International Flights
Affected International Flights
| Flight | Route |
| AI906 | Dubai → Chennai |
| AI2204 | Dubai → Hyderabad |
| AI308 | Delhi → Melbourne |
| AI309 | Melbourne → Delhi |
Domestic Flight Cancellations
Domestic Cancellations
AI874 – Pune → Delhi
AI456 – Ahmedabad → Delhi
AI2872 – Hyderabad → Mumbai
AI571 – Chennai → Mumbai
Reason for Flight Reductions
Air India explained that these cancellations are part of a proactive approach to enhance pre-flight safety checks and to manage additional flight durations caused by airspace restrictions in the Middle East.
The airline aims to stabilize its schedule and reduce last-minute disruptions for travelers through these measures.
Suspended Flights Until July 15, 2025
Air India Flights Suspended (Until 15 July 2025)
| Route | Flight No. | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi – Nairobi | AI961/962 | 4x weekly | Suspended until 30 June |
| Amritsar – London (Gatwick) | AI169/170 | 3x weekly | |
| Goa (Mopa) – London (Gatwick) | AI145/146 | 3x weekly |
Flights with Reduced Frequency
Air India Flights with Reduced Frequency (Until 15 July 2025)
North America
| Route | Previous Frequency | New Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi – Toronto | 13x weekly | 7x weekly |
| Delhi – Vancouver | 7x weekly | 5x weekly |
| Delhi – San Francisco | 10x weekly | 7x weekly |
| Delhi – Chicago | 7x weekly | 3x weekly |
| Delhi – Washington (Dulles) | 5x weekly | 3x weekly |
Europe
| Route | Previous Frequency | New Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi – London (Heathrow) | 24x weekly | 22x weekly |
| Bengaluru – London (Heathrow) | 7x weekly | 6x weekly |
| Amritsar & Delhi – Birmingham | 3x weekly | 2x weekly |
| Delhi – Paris | 14x weekly | 12x weekly |
| Delhi – Milan | 7x weekly | 4x weekly |
| Delhi – Copenhagen | 5x weekly | 3x weekly |
| Delhi – Vienna | 4x weekly | 3x weekly |
| Delhi – Amsterdam | 7x weekly | 5x weekly |
Australia
| Route | Previous Frequency | New Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi – Melbourne | 7x weekly | 5x weekly |
| Delhi – Sydney | 7x weekly | 5x weekly |
Far East
| Route | Previous Frequency | New Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi – Tokyo (Haneda) | 7x weekly | 6x weekly |
| Delhi – Seoul (Incheon) | 5x weekly | 3x weekly (21 Jun–5 Jul) 4x weekly (6–15 Jul) |