Air India Removes More Flights

Air India is making further temporary reductions to its network to enhance reliability across its operations.

The temporary reduction, which is expected to last until 15 July 2025, will result in a nearly 5% reduction of its narrowbody network.

Described as a voluntary decision, the frequency has been affected across 19 routes; however, there has also been a temporary suspension across three routes.

Air India hopes that with all the adjustments, it’ll be able to minimise further disruptions to its passengers while having greater stability in the wake of challenging times for the brand.

The routes suspended until the mid-way point of July are AI2392/2393, which previously operated daily between Bengaluru and Singapore.

Meanwhile, AI2111/21100, which also operates daily between Pune and Singapore, is expected to be cut. Lastly, Mumbai to Bagdogra as AI551/552, which was previously operating daily, will be suspended temporarily.

Air India says it apologises for the effects these operational disruptions will have on passengers; however, it is making necessary steps already to offer alternative flying means and accommodation where required.

Even with the changes, there will still be 600 narrow-body flights operated on a daily basis, a network that Air India believes is manageable.

While route suspensions are the landmark changes that have unfolded, there is also a long list of routes that’ll see reduced flying.

A List Of Routes With Reduced Flying

• Bengaluru-Chandigarh: Reduced from 14x weekly to 7x weekly
• Delhi-Bengaluru: Reduced from 116x weekly to 113x weekly
• Delhi-Mumbai: Reduced from 176x weekly to 165x weekly
• Delhi-Kolkata: Reduced from 70x weekly to 63x weekly
• Delhi-Coimbatore: Reduced from 13x weekly to 12x weekly
• Delhi-Goa (Dabolim): Reduced from 14x weekly to 7x weekly
• Delhi-Goa (Mopa): Reduced from 14x weekly to 7x weekly
• Delhi-Hyderabad: Reduced from 84x weekly to 76x weekly
• Delhi-Indore: Reduced from 21x weekly to 14x weekly
• Delhi-Lucknow: Reduced from 28x weekly to 21x weekly
• Delhi-Pune: Reduced from 59x weekly to 54x weekly
• Mumbai-Ahmedabad: Reduced from 41x weekly to 37x weekly
• Mumbai-Bengaluru: Reduced from 91x weekly to 84x weekly
• Mumbai-Kolkata: Reduced from 42x weekly to 30x weekly
• Mumbai-Coimbatore: Reduced from 21x weekly to 16x weekly
• Mumbai-Kochi: Reduced from 40x weekly to 34x weekly
• Mumbai-Goa (Dabolim): Reduced from 34x weekly to 29x weekly
• Mumbai-Hyderabad: Reduced from 63x weekly to 59x weekly
• Mumbai-Varanasi: Reduced from 12x weekly to 7x weekly

Air India Already Axed Flights

Ultimately, for Air India, the reduction of its narrowbody flying, albeit minimal compared to its typical network, still marks the second adjustment in a matter of a week.

The carrier confirmed late last week its intention to cut international flying following the fatal accident involving its Boeing 787 Dreamliner after it departed from Ahmedabad.

The reduction of international widebody flying is expected to affect 15% of the operations for a period lasting several weeks.

The flag carrier confirms that the inspections, which are taking place, will be conducted across the Boeing 787 and 777 fleet types.

Air India also states that it’s cancelling some of its international flights due to the unfolding situation in the Middle East, as tensions rise and airspace restrictions become more uncertain.