Air India To Fully Resume International Flights From Oct 1; CEO Assures Complete Safety Measures

Air India is all set to fully resume its international flights from October 1. CEO Campbell Wilson announced on Wednesday that the airline started restoring its international services in phases from August 1. Now, they’re targeting full resumption. He also assured the complete safety of passengers. 

Air India To Fully Resume Its International Flights 

Air India had earlier announced a 15% cut in its international flights operating on wide-body aircraft on June 18. The decision was taken after the deadly AI171 crash in Ahmedabad. However, the airline began a phased restoration of services in August. As per a report by Hindustan Times, the airline’s CEO, Campbell Wilson, announced on Wednesday that they now plan to fully restore international flight operations from October 1.

The statement also acknowledged that after the tragic crash, there has been “heightened scrutiny, coverage, and concern about air travel,” adding that the airline has now undertaken complete safety measures for the well-being of its passengers.

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CEO Addresses Challenges

Acknowledging the recent disruptions, the CEO added that he recognises there have been some operational challenges over the past few weeks, which have disrupted air travel. He assured that the airline is taking the matter seriously and is working to minimise inconvenience to passengers.

Moreover, this measured approach gives them enough time to complete every verification and resume services fully with “complete confidence.” The decision has been taken to ensure stability in Air India’s operations, to improve efficiency, and to reduce inconvenience to flyers.

As per a report by Mint, Campbell Wilson stated that Air India has conducted detailed inspections of its fleet of Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 aircraft under India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). He confirmed that no issues were found in the aircraft during inspection. He also mentioned that the fuel control switch was inspected, and no problems were detected there either. Additionally, he added that Air India’s safety protocols are “rigorous and multi-layered.” Every aircraft will now undergo thorough checks before take-off by trained engineers and pilots.

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The international flights, which were being operated in phases, will now resume fully from October 1.

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