Amid the peak travel season, Air India has announced cancellation of over 60 flights on popular routes between India and the US. The airline cited aircraft delays from maintenance and ongoing supply chain disruptions as reasons for the cancellation, impacting travel plans from mid-November to December 2024. The cancellation affects several routes including Delhi-Chicago, Delhi-San Francisco, Delhi-Washington. , and Mumbai-New York.
Full list of canceled flights
Air India has reportedly informed passengers about the cancellation and provided Following flight detailsHowever, passengers are encouraged to verify directly with the airline:
- Delhi-Chicago (AI126): 15, 20, 22, 29 November; 4, 6, 11 December
- Chicago-Delhi (AI127): 15, 20, 22, 29 November; 4, 6, 11 December
- Delhi-Newark (AI105/AI106): 5 December
- Delhi-San Francisco (AI173/AI174): 15, 18, 26 November; 2, 9, 13 December
- Delhi-Washington (AI103/AI104): Tuesday and Saturday, November 16 – December 31
- Mumbai-New York JFK (AI119/AI116): 19 November, 9 December
Options for affected passengers
To accommodate passengers affected by these cancellations, Air India is offering several options:
- free date change: Affected travelers can change their travel dates at no additional cost.
- Rebooking on partner airlines: Some passengers may be rebooked on Air India’s partner airlines on the same or adjacent day.
- full refund: Passengers who do not wish to reschedule can request a full refund.
Operational disruptions and apology from Air India
In its statement, Air India explained that “delayed withdrawal of some aircraft due to heavy maintenance and supply chain disruptions” necessitated the temporary reduction in its operational fleet. The airline apologized for the inconvenience and assured passengers that all efforts are being made to overcome these limitations.
