New Delhi: Air India on Tuesday cancelled its scheduled Ahmedabad to London Gatwick flight, citing “operational issues”. The airline has not provided any detailed explanation for the cancellation, leaving passengers seeking answers.
Sources at Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport confirmed the flight cancellation and stated that affected passengers would be re-routed via alternate arrangements. However, the sudden decision has sparked concerns as it comes just days after the tragic crash involving the same route.
Last week, Air India’s flight AI-171—a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner operating on the Ahmedabad-London Gatwick sector—crashed shortly after take-off, resulting in the deaths of all 274 people on board. The incident has sent shockwaves across the country and raised serious questions about the airline’s safety protocols.
Though Air India has not officially linked Tuesday’s cancellation to the crash, the timing has intensified scrutiny of the carrier’s operations and aircraft readiness.
As investigations into the crash continue, authorities and aviation experts are expected to examine Air India’s overall safety compliance, particularly concerning its Dreamliner fleet.
