Air India Cuts Jumbo Jet Flights by 15% After Safety Alarms – What It Means for Travelers?
Air India cancels 15 percent of international Boeing 777 flights after recent flight disruptions and safety concerns. Full refunds or rebookings offered as DGCA increases oversight.
Big Turbulence in the Skies
Air India now owned by the Tata Group has taken a serious call after a string of in flight issues and a recent scare in Ahmedabad. The airline will cut down 15 percent of its international flights using large Boeing 777 aircraft by mid July. This step is not just a change in schedule but shows growing concerns around safety and day to day operations. In just one week Air India has seen dozens of cancellations that left travelers upset and worried.
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Extra Checks for the Big Birds
In response the airline has tightened safety checks for its long route aircraft. Engineers have been told to follow strict rules in all checks and pilots are also showing more caution in their duties. The Boeing 777 fleet which handles long international journeys will be carefully inspected to make sure every system works as expected and nothing is missed.
Flights Cancelled Journeys Interrupted
The numbers are troubling. In six days 83 flights were canceled. On one day three major international flights were stopped. A Delhi to Bali flight had to return mid air after a volcanic activity alert. Toronto and Dubai flights were also canceled after passengers had already boarded. These unexpected stops left passengers with ruined plans and no clear answers.
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Panic at Hyderabad Airport
The situation got more tense when a fake bomb threat was sent to Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad. Security teams and fire services quickly checked the entire airport. Thankfully the alert was false but it added to the nervous mood and caused more delays.
Weather Woes and More Delays
Heavy rain in Delhi made things worse and led to more flight diversions and cancellations. The Mumbai to Lucknow flight was canceled and other flights between Delhi Lucknow and Kolkata were delayed causing trouble for many people.
Passengers Promised Refunds and Rebookings
To ease the pressure Air India is offering full refunds or alternate flights to all affected travelers. DGCA has also taken note and ordered stronger checks on Boeing 787 and 777 aircraft. The focus is now fully on safety.
Air India is now putting safety first. With flight cuts detailed checks and support for passengers the airline is trying to regain stability because every journey starts with trust.
