Air India Cuts International Flights by 15%: What You Need to Know

Why Air India is Reducing Flights

Air India has announced a 15% cut in its international flights. This change impacts wide-body aircraft and will last until at least mid-July.

Key Reasons for the Reduction

• Airspace closures have led to longer flying times to and from the west.
• Increased safety checks on Boeing 787s after a recent event.
• Fewer twin-aisle aircraft are available.

How This Affects Travelers

Air India usually runs about 70 international flights each day using its wide-body fleet. But between June 2 and 17, the airline flew 462 flights and had to cancel 83. This means that 15.2% of the planned flights were canceled, causing trouble for passengers.

To better match their flight schedules with their actual ability to fly, Air India has decided to reduce wide-body flights by 15%.