Air India Cuts International Flights Until 15 July — Full Route Details for B2B Agents

Temporary Reductions Hit Air India’s Global Network

Air India has announced a temporary suspension and frequency cut of select international flights from 21 June to 15 July 2025. This schedule adjustment primarily affects wide-body Boeing 787 and 777 aircraft operations on key global routes.

These changes are part of a proactive safety initiative and operational adjustments due to longer flight paths caused by Middle East airspace restrictions.

What’s Behind the Flight Reductions?

According to Air India, two primary reasons have prompted this decision:

• Enhanced Pre-Flight Safety Checks:
  
  Voluntary inspections on Boeing 787 and 777 aircraft to maintain safety standards.

• Airspace Closures Over the Middle East:
  
  Ongoing geopolitical tensions are forcing longer reroutes, affecting aircraft availability and crew logistics.

Air India says these temporary curbs aim to ensure schedule reliability and minimise last-minute cancellations.

Flights Temporarily Suspended (Until 15 July)

The following international routes will be fully suspended:

• Delhi–Nairobi (AI961/962): 4x weekly

• Amritsar–London Gatwick (AI169/170): 3x weekly

• Goa (Mopa)–London Gatwick (AI145/146): 3x weekly

Routes with Reduced Weekly Frequencies

Air India will operate with fewer weekly frequencies on high-demand routes across North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia.

North America

• Delhi–Toronto: 13x ➝ 7x weekly

• Delhi–Vancouver: 7x ➝ 5x weekly

• Delhi–San Francisco: 10x ➝ 7x weekly

• Delhi–Chicago: 7x ➝ 3x weekly

• Delhi–Washington Dulles: 5x ➝ 3x weekly

Europe

• Delhi–London Heathrow: 24x ➝ 22x weekly

• Bengaluru–London Heathrow: 7x ➝ 6x weekly

• Amritsar/Birmingham–Delhi: 3x ➝ 2x weekly

• Delhi–Paris: 14x ➝ 12x weekly

• Delhi–Milan: 7x ➝ 4x weekly

• Delhi–Copenhagen: 5x ➝ 3x weekly

• Delhi–Vienna: 4x ➝ 3x weekly

• Delhi–Amsterdam: 7x ➝ 5x weekly
  
  

Australia

• Delhi–Melbourne / Delhi–Sydney: 7x ➝ 5x weekly

Far East

• Delhi–Tokyo Haneda: 7x ➝ 6x weekly

• Delhi–Seoul Incheon:

  • 3x weekly from 21 June to 5 July

  • 4x weekly from 6 July to 15 July
    
    

Support Measures for Affected Travellers

Air India has assured that it is actively reaching out to passengers booked on the affected routes, offering:

• Free rescheduling

• Alternative flight options

• Full refunds upon request

Travel agents are encouraged to monitor bookings via airindia.com, the official app, or support centres for live updates and rebooking guidance.

Why This Matters for B2B Travel Professionals

This temporary route adjustment is critical for:

• Travel agents handling peak summer outbound travel

• Corporate travel planners coordinating international business trips

• Consolidators managing fixed departure bookings

Being aware of these changes helps avoid last-minute cancellations and allows smooth re-accommodation of clients.

Air India’s Commitment to Full Restoration

Despite the temporary disruption, Air India has reiterated its goal to resume full operations by mid-July. In its official release, the airline stated:

“We remain committed to restoring our full schedule as soon as practicable, while always prioritising the safety of our passengers, crew, and aircraft.”

Final Takeaway for Travel Agents

These changes may temporarily affect travel demand and booking patterns, especially on long-haul sectors. As a B2B travel professional, it’s essential to:

• Reconfirm passenger itineraries before issuing tickets

• Notify corporate clients of potential rerouting delays

• Track real-time updates directly via Air India channels
  
  

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