Kathmandu. After the recent crash of Air India flight AI171 in Ahmedabad, airlines have stressed the need to stabilize operations. Under this, he has announced a temporary reduction in international services on wide-body aircraft. According to the report, Air India will reduce international flights by 15 percent. Global tensions and safety oversight are the reasons why the company took this step.
83 international flights cancelled in 6 days
Expressing grief over the plane crash, Air India Airlines termed the decision as a “sad but necessary step”, Business Today reported. “With the continued support of our passengers, regulators, aviation ministries and the entire India, we will emerge stronger from this tragic event,” the company said in a statement. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, night air curfews in Europe and East Asia, and the safety approach adopted by Air India’s engineering and flying staff have posed operational challenges and 83 international flights of Air India have been cancelled in the last six days. ’
15 percent reduction in flights from June 20
In view of the current complex situation, Air India has decided to reduce its international services on wide-body aircraft by 15% for the next few weeks. The cuts could come into effect from June 20 and are expected to remain in effect at least until mid-July. “This move will help increase fleet availability and reduce unforeseen disruptions,” the company said. ’
Air India has assured to inform the affected passengers in advance, provide seats on alternate flights and refund the ticket money free of cost.
with the family affected by the accident
The airline condoled the deaths of passengers, crew and civilians at the Ahmedabad air crash site and reiterated its commitment to support the affected individuals and families. “We consider the family members of the deceased to be part of our larger family and stand in full solidarity with all of them,” Air India said in a statement. ’
Air India, in collaboration with the Aviation Ministry and the Gujarat government, is providing logistics, medical facilities and other support to the families of the victims through tata group volunteers.
Heartbreak accident that occurred on June 12
Minutes after taking off from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on June 12, flight NUMBER AI 171 crashed into a medical hostel building in Meghani Nagar. About 270 people, including 241 passengers, were killed. Indian-origin British national Ramesh Vishwas Kumar was the only survivor of the crash.
As the investigation into the incident continues, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered an enhanced safety inspection for Air India Airlines’ Boeing 787 fleet. Of the 33 aircraft, 26 have been allowed to operate. In addition, a similar inspection will now be carried out on the Boeing 777 Fleet as a precautionary measure. – Agency
