A day after Air India announced a temporary reduction in its international services on widebody aircraft by 15 per cent till mid-July, the national carrier has given the complete list of the 16 routes that will be affected owing to the decision.

The airline said it has taken the decision to restore operational stability, enhance efficiency, and minimise any inconvenience to passengers amidst a “challenging period”.

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, resulting in 83 flight cancellations.