Air India Slashes Select Int'l Flights From Bengaluru Amid Safety Review After Crash: Check Schedule

Air India will reduce its Bengaluru–London Heathrow service from seven to four weekly flights starting August 1, as part of a broader safety-driven overhaul of its international operations in the wake of the AI171 crash in Ahmedabad last month.

Air India Announces 'Safety Pause'

The national carrier announced a phased restoration plan following a self-imposed “safety pause” that was initiated after flight AI171, a Boeing 787, tragically crashed on June 12, killing all 260 people on board. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) in its preliminary report revealed that both engine fuel switches had been mistakenly turned to the “cutoff” position moments after takeoff, resulting in a catastrophic loss of thrust.

Bengaluru Flight Modifications 

As a result, Air India is cautiously modifying its flight schedule while internal safety reviews and regulatory checks continue. Among key route changes:

Bengaluru–London Heathrow: Reduced to four weekly flights

Bengaluru–Singapore: Remains fully suspended through September 30

The airline has assured that despite these route-level changes, it will still operate over 525 international flights weekly across 63 global destinations, aiming to maintain essential connectivity during the gradual recovery phase. A full schedule is expected to be reinstated by October 1.

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