Several Air India flights cancelled due to maintenance, bad weather
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Several Air India flights cancelled due to maintenance, bad weather
Air India has cancelled several international and domestic flights on Friday (June 20, 2025) Affected flights include services between Dubai, Chennai, Delhi, Melbourne, Pune, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, and Mumbai. Airline has offered full refunds or free rescheduling and is helping passengers with alternate travel plans.
As per the statement from Air India, “Air India’s international flights AI906 from Dubai to Chennai; AI308 from Delhi to Melbourne; AI309 from Melbourne to Delhi; AI2204 from Dubai to Hyderabad and domestic flights AI874 from Pune to Delhi; AI456 from Ahmedabad to Delhi; AI-2872 from Hyderabad to Mumbai and AI571 from Chennai to Mumbai have been cancelled due to enhanced maintenance and operational reasons.”
The airline has offered full refunds or free rescheduling and is helping passengers with alternate travel plans.
“We regret the inconvenience caused to passengers. Our colleagues on ground are making alternative arrangements for them to fly to their respective destinations at the earliest. Full refunds on cancellation or complimentary rescheduling has been offered to passengers,” the statement reads. The airline has advised passengers to check their flight status on its website or call the customer care numbers for updates.
Airspace restrictions
“Due to the continuing enhanced checks on our aircraft, airspace restrictions and inclement weather, we anticipate some disruptions which will be duly communicated to passengers,” the statement read.
Earlier on Thursday (June 19), Air India said it will reduce flights on various international routes per week and temporarily suspend operations on three routes from June 21 to July 15, 2025.
Air India Cancels Key Domestic, International Flights Due to Operational Issues
Cancelled flights include services on key routes such as Dubai-Chennai, Delhi-Melbourne, Dubai-Hyderabad, Pune-Delhi. Air India has offered full refunds or free rescheduling to affected passengers. The airline also warned of possible further disruptions due to continuing aircraft checks, airspace restrictions, and poor weather conditions. On Thursday, Air India announced it would reduce international flights and temporarily suspend operations on three routes.
Cancelled flights include services on key routes such as Dubai-Chennai, Delhi-Melbourne, Dubai-Hyderabad, Pune-Delhi, Ahmedabad-Delhi, Hyderabad-Mumbai, and Chennai-Mumbai.
In a statement, Air India said: “Flights AI906 (Dubai–Chennai), AI308 (Delhi–Melbourne), AI309 (Melbourne–Delhi), AI2204 (Dubai–Hyderabad), AI874 (Pune–Delhi), AI456 (Ahmedabad–Delhi), AI2872 (Hyderabad–Mumbai), and AI571 (Chennai–Mumbai) have been cancelled due to enhanced maintenance and operational reasons.”
The airline has offered full refunds or free rescheduling to affected passengers and is assisting with alternate travel arrangements.
“We regret the inconvenience caused. Our ground teams are helping passengers with revised plans. Passengers may opt for full refunds or complimentary rescheduling,” the statement added.
Passengers have been advised to check flight status updates through the airline’s website or by contacting the customer care numbers: 011-69329333 / 011-69329999.
The airline also warned of possible further disruptions due to continuing aircraft checks, airspace restrictions, and poor weather conditions.
On Thursday, Air India announced it would reduce international flights and temporarily suspend operations on three routes from June 21 to July 15, 2025. The airline attributed the cuts to enhanced safety checks on Boeing 787 and 777 aircraft and the need to manage longer flight times due to airspace closures in the Middle East.
“These measures are aimed at restoring schedule stability and minimising last-minute disruptions,” Air India said in a statement posted on X.