Air India Grounds 15% of Long-Haul Flights Till Mid-July – What Affected Passengers Need to Know

20 June 2025 · Europe Permit

  • Air India slashes long-haul flights by 15% through mid‑July.

  • It paused 38 international wide‑body services weekly for safety reviews.

  • The move follows the June 12 Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash near Ahmedabad.

  • The DGCA-led inspections cleared 26 of 33 Boeing 787s so far.

  • The airline also inspected Boeing 777s to ensure fleet-wide safety.

  • Geopolitical airspace restrictions in the Middle East forced further schedule cuts.

  • Air India pledged full refunds, rescheduling, or rebooking for affected passengers.

  • The CEO emailed customers about the disruptions and inspection steps.

  • The airline aims to study passenger confidence and restore normalcy soon.

  • Travelers should check flight statuses and refund options proactively.

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