New Delhi: Air India has cancelled multiple domestic and international flights on Friday, citing a combination of aircraft maintenance checks, poor weather conditions, and ongoing airspace restrictions.
In an official statement, the airline confirmed that affected flights include both outbound and inbound services connecting cities such as Dubai, Melbourne, Chennai, Delhi, Pune, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, and Mumbai.
Among the cancelled flights are
International routes:
AI906 (Dubai to Chennai)
AI308 (Delhi to Melbourne)
AI309 (Melbourne to Delhi)
AI2204 (Dubai to Hyderabad)
Domestic routes:
AI874 (Pune to Delhi)
AI456 (Ahmedabad to Delhi)
AI2872 (Hyderabad to Mumbai)
AI571 (Chennai to Mumbai)
The airline stated that the cancellations are due to “enhanced maintenance and operational reasons,” and added that full refunds or free rescheduling options are being provided to impacted passengers. Air India also mentioned that its ground staff are assisting travelers with alternative arrangements to help them reach their destinations as soon as possible.
“We regret the inconvenience caused and appreciate our passengers’ patience. Our teams are actively working to accommodate all affected travelers. Complimentary rescheduling or full refunds are being offered,” the statement noted.
Passengers are advised to check the status of their flights before heading to the airport. Flight updates are available on Air India’s website: airindia.com, or through customer support lines at 011-69329333 and 011-69329999.
In a related development, Air India announced on Thursday that it will temporarily reduce flights on several international routes from June 21 to July 15, 2025, due to the need for increased safety checks on its Boeing 787 and 777 aircraft and to account for extended flight times caused by Middle East airspace closures.
“The aim is to restore operational stability and reduce last-minute disruptions. The adjustments are being made proactively to maintain flight safety and reliability,” the airline said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
