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**Summary:**

Air India is reducing its international flights on widebody aircraft (primarily Boeing 777 and 787) by 15% until at least mid-July due to a combination of factors. These include enhanced surveillance ordered by the DGCA for Boeing 787s following a recent crash, geopolitical tensions in West Asia, airspace curfews in Europe and East Asia, and a cautious approach by Air India’s engineering and pilot staff. The airline aims to stabilize operations, improve efficiency, and minimize passenger inconvenience. Passengers affected by the cancellations can reschedule without fees or receive a full refund. The airline has experienced numerous flight cancellations since the June 12th accident.

**News Article:**

**Air India Cuts International Flights Amidst Safety Concerns and Geopolitical Tensions**

**NEW DELHI, June 18, 2025** – Air India announced late Wednesday that it will be cutting its international flights on widebody aircraft, including Boeing 777 and 787 models, by 15% with immediate effect and until at least mid-July. The decision comes amidst a confluence of factors, including heightened safety scrutiny following a recent Boeing 787 crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, geopolitical tensions in West Asia, and widespread airspace curfews across Europe and East Asia.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered enhanced surveillance for Boeing 787 aircraft after the recent accident. The Ahmedabad crash marks the first time that a Boeing 787 Dreamliner was involved in an accident anywhere in the world, and has heightened safety concerns globally. Air India has also decided to undertake enhanced safety checks on its Boeing 777 fleet.

“The move will ensure stability of our operations, better efficiency and minimise inconvenience to passengers,” Air India stated in a press release. The airline has already experienced 83 flight cancellations since the June 12th accident.

The cuts primarily impact long-haul and ultra-long-haul routes to destinations in the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Air India assures passengers that they will be able to reschedule their flights at no extra cost or receive a full refund.

Air India apologizes for the inconvenience.

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