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In light of the recent tragic incident involving a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner at Ahmedabad airport, Air India is implementing temporary changes to its flight schedules. These adjustments will remain in effect until at least 15 July 2025 as the airline conducts thorough maintenance and safety checks on its Boeing 787 and 777 fleets.

Impact on Flight Schedule

As a precautionary measure, Air India is suspending several routes and modifying its timetable. Key changes include:

Routes Suspended Until 15 July 2025

• Delhi – Nairobi (AI961/962): 4x weekly flights (suspended until 30 June)
• Amritsar – London (Gatwick) (AI169/170): 3x weekly flights
• Goa (Mopa) – London (Gatwick) (AI145/146): 3x weekly flights

Routes with Reduced Frequency Until 15 July 2025

North America

• Delhi – Toronto: Reduced from 13x weekly to 7x weekly
• Delhi – Vancouver: Reduced from 7x weekly to 5x weekly
• Delhi – San Francisco: Reduced from 10x weekly to 7x weekly
• Delhi – Chicago: Reduced from 7x weekly to 3x weekly
• Delhi – Washington (Dulles): Reduced from 5x weekly to 3x weekly

Europe

• Delhi – London (Heathrow): Reduced from 24x weekly to 22x weekly
• Bengaluru – London (Heathrow): Reduced from 7x weekly to 6x weekly
• Amritsar – Birmingham: Reduced from 3x weekly to 2x weekly
• Delhi – Birmingham: Reduced from 3x weekly to 2x weekly
• Delhi – Paris: Reduced from 14x weekly to 12x weekly
• Delhi – Milan: Reduced from 7x weekly to 4x weekly
• Delhi – Copenhagen: Reduced from 5x weekly to 3x weekly
• Delhi – Vienna: Reduced from 4x weekly to 3x weekly
• Delhi – Amsterdam: Reduced from 7x weekly to 5x weekly

Australia

• Delhi – Melbourne: Reduced from 7x weekly to 5x weekly
• Delhi – Sydney: Reduced from 7x weekly to 5x weekly

Far East

• Delhi – Tokyo (Haneda): Reduced from 7x weekly to 6x weekly
• Delhi – Seoul (Incheon): Reduced from 5x weekly to 4x weekly

Passengers are advised to stay informed about their travel plans and check for updates directly from Air India.

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