International flights by Air India decreased by 15% following a fatal airplane accident
Headline: Air India Slashes International Flights by 15% After Deadly Crash
Air India ain't playing games anymore. The airline announced on Wednesday it's chopping 15% off its international service on widebody aircraft, starting from June 20 and running until at least mid-July. This move comes less than a week after one of their planes went kaboom, killing 246 folks and leaving a sole survivor, Vishwaskumar Ramesh, who was a passenger on that fateful flight.
The crash occurred on June 12, when an Air India airliner heading to the United Kingdom kamikazed into a building shortly after taking off. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, which had more than 41,000 hours of flying time under its belt, was the first of this model to be involved in a catastrophe with such a high fatality count.
Air India has stated that it's trimming down the service due to a couple of reasons: the safety inspection of aircraft and the ongoing strife in the Middle East, which have been causing all sorts of chaos, resulting in 83 flight cancellations over the past six days.
The airline cares about its passengers, so they're offering the option to either reschedule flights at no extra cost or to get a full refund. Moreover, Air India has already completed enhanced safety inspections on 26 of their 33 Dreamliners, with the remaining 787s scheduled for checks shortly. They're also giving their Boeing 777 fleet a once-over as a precaution, working hand-in-hand with authorities.
The victims included 241 passengers and crew members, as well as five medical students who were inside the medical college and hospital the aircraft slammed into. Many folks inside the building got injured – some seriously – and were treated accordingly.
Air India's taken some drastic measures to make sure this tragedy won't happen again, like suspension or reduction of flights on several routes and rigorous safety inspections. Keep an eye on your flight status if you're traveling with Air India in the coming weeks, homies! Don't miss this chance to learn more about their operational and safety adjustments – it's all in the details.
- The international industry is closely following Air India's decision to slash 15% of its international flights by mid-July, as a response to the deadly aviation accident that claimed 246 lives.
- The recent crash of an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, resulting in car-accidents and general-news headlines, has caused financial implications for the airline, compelling it to make adjustments in its transportation services.
3.amidst the increased scrutiny in the aviation sector, Air India is conducting thorough safety inspections on all its 787 Dreamliner and Boeing 777 fleets to restore passenger confidence and assure a safer flying experience.
- There seems to be a ripple effect in the international industry, as other carriers are closely monitoring the situation involving Air India, with some reporting potential delays and cancellations due to increased safety checks and operational changes.
