Updated On: 18 June, 2025 11:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
In a press release issued on Wednesday night, the airline said that amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, night curfews in the airspaces of several countries in Europe and East Asia, and the required safety checks on its aircraft fleet, Air India has experienced operational disruptions over the past six days

The move is expected to add to the airline`s reserve aircraft availability, providing flexibility in managing any unplanned disruptions. Representational pic
Air India has announced a temporary reduction in its international services on widebody aircraft by 15 per cent till mid-July.
The decision comes days after the tragic Ahmedabad Plane Crash incident, which claimed the lives of 241 passengers.
The airline said it has taken the decision to restore operational stability, enhance efficiency, and minimise any inconvenience to passengers amidst a “challenging period”.