Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Tag: operational challenges

After Tragic Crash, Air India Makes Big Announcement: Why Are So Many Flights Being Cut?

Following the tragic crash of Air India flight AI171 in Ahmedabad on June 12 that claimed nearly 297 lives, the airline has come under intense public and regulatory scrutiny. In response, Air India has announced a 15% cut in its international wide-body aircraft operations from June 21 to July 15. Over 80 flights have already been canceled amid technical inspections ordered by DGCA. The airline cited safety, operational stability, and geopolitical tensions as key reasons behind the decision.