Air India cuts international flights amid safety checks and airspace issues

Air India cuts international flights amid safety checks and airspace issues

Air India has announced a temporary reduction in select international services due to enhanced safety checks and ongoing airspace restrictions in the Middle East. These changes will be effective from 21 June 2025 to at least 15 July 2025, as the airline works to stabilize schedules and reduce last-minute disruptions for passengers.

Suspended Routes (until 15 July 2025):

  • 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

Reduced Frequency Routes:

North America

  • Delhi–Toronto: 13x to 7x weekly
  • Delhi–Vancouver: 7x to 5x weekly
  • Delhi–San Francisco: 10x to 7x weekly
  • Delhi–Chicago: 7x to 3x weekly
  • Delhi–Washington Dulles: 5x to 3x weekly

Europe

  • Delhi–London Heathrow: 24x to 22x weekly
  • Bengaluru–London Heathrow: 7x to 6x weekly
  • Amritsar & Delhi–Birmingham: 3x to 2x weekly
  • Delhi–Paris: 14x to 12x weekly
  • Delhi–Milan: 7x to 4x weekly
  • Delhi–Copenhagen: 5x to 3x weekly
  • Delhi–Vienna: 4x to 3x weekly
  • Delhi–Amsterdam: 7x to 5x weekly

Australia

  • Delhi–Melbourne and Delhi–Sydney: 7x to 5x weekly

Far East

  • Delhi–Tokyo Haneda: 7x to 6x weekly
  • Delhi–Seoul Incheon: 5x to 3x weekly (21 June–5 July), 4x from 6 July

Air India regrets the inconvenience and is assisting affected passengers with rescheduling, alternate flights or full refunds. The updated schedules are being posted on airindia.com and the airline’s app.

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