Air India has canceled several international and domestic flights on Friday due to rising aircraft investigation, bad weather and airspace restrictions. The affected flights include services between Dubai, Chennai, Delhi, Melbourne, Pune, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and Mumbai.
According to Air India statement, “Air India’s International Flights A1906 from Dubai to Chennai; A1308 from Delhi to Melbourne; A1309 going from Melbourne to Delhi; A12204 from Dubai to Hyderabad and domestic flights from Pune to Delhi A1874; A1456; A1456; A1456; A1456; A1-2872 from Hyderabad to Mumbai and A1-2871 from Mumbai to Mumbai A1-2871 Maintenance and operational reasons have been canceled.
The airline has offered full funds withdrawn or free resurrection and is helping passengers to make alternative travel plans.
The statement said, “We are sorry for the inconvenience caused to the passengers. Our colleagues are making alternative arrangements for them so that they can reach their destinations as soon as possible. Passengers have been offered to cancel the tickets or return a full money on the ticket recreation.”
The airline has advised passengers to look at their flight position on its website or call the customer service number for updates.
The statement further states, “Due to the ever-increasing investigation on our aircraft, due to airplaces restrictions and bad weather, we are expected to be informed to passengers. Passengers are requested to see their flights here http://airindia.com/in/man/fli/mana/amanage/fli ght-status.html or at our customer center 01111 6932933333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333 Call 011 69329999 or go to our website http://airindia.com. “
Earlier on Thursday, Air India said that it would reduce flights on various international routes per week and temporarily suspend operating on three routes from June 21 to July 15, 2025.
The airline said in a post on X, “In addition to the press statements issued on 18 June 2025, in which temporary cuts in services operated by Boeing 787 and 777 aircraft were announced, we want to provide details about the affected flights. These cuts will be effective from 21 June 2025, and will continue till at least 15 July 2025.”
It states, “This deduction is due to the decision to voluntarily increase the flight-dominated security check, as well as adjusting the additional flight period generated by the aircraft shutdown in the Middle East. It aims to restore schedule stability and reduce the inconvenience of passengers in the last-time.”