Air India’s flight from Ahmedabad to London, which resumed recently with a new flight code after the AI171 plane crashed last week, was cancelled on Tuesday owing to the unavailability of an aircraft. The airline attributed the cancellation to airspace restrictions and additional precautionary checks, reported PTI.

The Tata Group-owned airline denied claims that a technical snag had caused the cancellation and said it had arranged alternative travel for affected passengers. It is also offering full refund or complimentary rescheduling to those who opt for it.

Air India’s official website confirmed that flight AI159 – earlier AI171 – from Ahmedabad to Gatwick Airport in London was cancelled after being rescheduled. The aircraft was scheduled to depart at 3 pm from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA), reported PTI.