Air India to fully resume international flights from October 1 after temporary suspension

Air India is set to resume its international flight operations from October 1, marking a major step towards normalcy after a temporary suspension. The Tata-owned carrier had halted its overseas services following the tragic Ahmedabad plane incident on June 12, which prompted a thorough internal review of its operations. Acknowledging the challenges faced in recent weeks, Air India CEO Campbell Wilson assured passengers that the airline is working diligently to improve its internal systems. He emphasised the airline's commitment to minimising disruption and ensuring a smoother travel experience in the future.

"We have begun a phased restoration of international operations from August 1, 2025, with full resumption targeted for October 1, 2025. This measured approach ensures we complete every verification thoroughly and resume service with complete confidence," Wilson said. 

"I acknowledge that there have been some operational challenges over the last few weeks that may have impacted your travel experience. Rest assured, we take this seriously and we are committed to strengthening our internal processes to minimise the inconvenience that such circumstances cause to you," the Air India CEO added. 

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Air India cancels Delhi-Milan flight

Air India has faced a series of flight cancellations and delays in recent weeks due to technical issues with its aircraft. One such instance involved the cancellation of a scheduled flight from Delhi to Milan after a technical snag was identified in the Boeing 787 Dreamliner just before departure on Tuesday. "Flight AI137 scheduled to operate from Delhi to Milan on 5 August has been cancelled due to a maintenance task identified prior to departure which required additional time for rectification. Our ground colleagues in Delhi are making every possible effort to minimise the inconvenience caused to the passengers due to this unforeseen disruption," the airline had said in a statement.

DGCA flags 51 safety lapses at Air India

A recent audit conducted by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in July revealed 51 safety-related lapses within Air India. According to a report by news agency ANI, the findings included insufficient training for some pilots, the use of unapproved simulators for training, and inefficiencies in the airline’s crew rostering system.

Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad

Earlier on June 12, the Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner bound for London, crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, resulting in the deaths of 260 people, including 229 passengers, 12 crew members, and 19 people on the ground. The flight was being operated by Captain Sumeet Sabharwal and First Officer Clive Kunder.