Air India Flight Cancellations: Tata Group’s airline, Air India, has temporarily cut down the operations of its narrowbody aircraft on selected routes.
This step was taken due to recurring technical issues and rising concerns over passenger safety. According to Air India, this cut affects less than 5% of its narrowbody flight network.
Services Stopped on 3 Routes, Reduced on 19 Others
Air India posted, “After previously announcing cuts in widebody international flights, today we have temporarily reduced our narrowbody network by under 5%.”
As part of this move, flights have been completely stopped on 3 routes, while the number of flights has been lowered on 19 other routes. These changes will stay in effect until July 15, 2025.
Air India added, “This voluntary move is aimed at strengthening the network and avoiding last-minute issues for passengers.”
Flights Temporarily Suspended on These Routes:
Bengaluru-Singapore (AI2392/2393): 7 flights per week
Pune-Singapore (AI2111/2110): 7 flights per week
Mumbai-Bagdogra (AI551/552): 7 flights per week
Number of Flights Reduced on These Routes:
Bengaluru–Chandigarh: 14 to 7 per week
Delhi–Bengaluru: 116 to 113 per week
Delhi–Mumbai: 176 to 165 per week
Delhi–Kolkata: 70 to 63 per week
Delhi–Coimbatore: 13 to 12 per week
Delhi–Goa (Dabolim): 14 to 7 per week
Delhi–Goa (Mopa): 14 to 7 per week
Delhi–Hyderabad: 84 to 76 per week
Delhi–Indore: 21 to 14 per week
Delhi–Lucknow: 28 to 21 per week
Delhi–Pune: 59 to 54 per week
Mumbai–Ahmedabad: 41 to 37 per week
Mumbai–Bengaluru: 91 to 84 per week
Mumbai–Kolkata: 42 to 30 per week
Mumbai–Coimbatore: 21 to 16 per week
Mumbai–Kochi: 40 to 34 per week
Mumbai–Goa (Dabolim): 34 to 29 per week
Mumbai–Hyderabad: 63 to 59 per week
Mumbai–Varanasi: 12 to 7 per week
Refund and Rescheduling Options for Passengers
Air India stated that passengers affected by these changes will have the option to rebook on alternate flights, reschedule for free, or get a full refund.
The airline said, “We are directly reaching out to impacted passengers and offering them alternate flights, free rescheduling or full refunds.
The updated schedule is available on our website airindia.com, mobile app, and contact centre.
We are committed to restoring full services soon and continue to prioritize the safety of passengers, crew, and aircraft.”
Difference Between Narrowbody and Widebody Aircraft
Narrowbody aircraft are used for short to medium-distance travel. These planes have a single aisle and can carry between 100 to 240 passengers.
They are mainly used for domestic and short international routes. Examples include Airbus A320 and Boeing 737. These aircraft are fuel-efficient and cost-effective.
In contrast, widebody aircraft are larger, with two or three aisles, and can carry 250 to 850 passengers.
These are mainly used for long-distance international flights. Examples include Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A330.
