Mumbai, India – June 19, 2025 – Following yesterday’s announcement regarding a temporary reduction in its international services, Air India today released a detailed list of affected flights. These adjustments, impacting routes operated by Boeing 787 and 777 aircraft, will come into effect from June 21, 2025, and are planned to continue until at least July 15, 2025.
The airline stated that these proactive measures are being taken to ensure stability in its operations and minimize last-minute inconveniences for passengers. The reductions are a result of two key factors: a voluntary undertaking of enhanced pre-flight safety checks across its fleet, and the necessity to accommodate additional flight durations caused by ongoing airspace closures in the Middle East.
Routes Temporarily Suspended Until July 15, 2025
Three international routes will be fully suspended during this period:
- Delhi-Nairobi (AI961/962): Four weekly flights (suspended until June 30).
- Amritsar-London (Gatwick) (AI169/170): Three weekly flights.
- Goa (Mopa)-London (Gatwick) (AI145/146): Three weekly flights.
Routes with Reduced Frequencies Until July 15, 2025
Several key international routes will see reduced weekly frequencies:
North America:
- Delhi-Toronto: Reduced from 13 to 7 weekly flights.
- Delhi-Vancouver: Reduced from 7 to 5 weekly flights.
- Delhi-San Francisco: Reduced from 10 to 7 weekly flights.
- Delhi-Chicago: Reduced from 7 to 3 weekly flights.
- Delhi-Washington (Dulles): Reduced from 5 to 3 weekly flights.
Europe:
- Delhi-London (Heathrow): Reduced from 24 to 22 weekly flights.
- Bengaluru-London (Heathrow): Reduced from 7 to 6 weekly flights.
- Amritsar-Birmingham and Delhi-Birmingham: Reduced from 3 to 2 weekly flights.
- Delhi-Paris: Reduced from 14 to 12 weekly flights.
- Delhi-Milan: Reduced from 7 to 4 weekly flights.
- Delhi-Copenhagen: Reduced from 5 to 3 weekly flights.
- Delhi-Vienna: Reduced from 4 to 3 weekly flights.
- Delhi-Amsterdam: Reduced from 7 to 5 weekly flights.
Australia:
- Delhi-Melbourne and Delhi-Sydney: Reduced from 7 to 5 weekly flights.
Far-East:
- Delhi-Tokyo (Haneda): Reduced from 7 to 6 weekly flights.
- Delhi-Seoul (Incheon): Will operate 3 times weekly from June 21 to July 5, then increase to 4 times weekly from July 6 to July 15.
Passenger Support and Future Outlook
Air India has expressed its apologies to all passengers affected by these necessary curtailments. The airline is proactively reaching out to those impacted to offer several options: re-accommodation on alternative flights, complimentary rescheduling of travel, or full refunds, based on passenger preference.
The updated schedule is being progressively made available on Air India’s official website, airindia.com, its mobile app, and through its contact centers. The airline affirmed its commitment to restoring its full flight schedule as soon as operationally feasible, while continuously prioritizing the safety of its passengers, crew, and aircraft.
