International flights for Air India set to reactivate by October 1st
Air India, the national carrier of India, has announced the full resumption of its international flights by October 1, 2025, marking the end of a phased restoration process that began following the June 12 crash of Flight AI 171.
The resumption of services was necessary after the airline temporarily suspended about 15% of its international operations as a precautionary measure. A partial restoration began on August 1, 2025, with the resumption of some long-haul routes, including thrice-weekly Ahmedabad-London Heathrow services replacing the previous London Gatwick flights.
The phased approach was essential to complete comprehensive safety audits mandated by India’s civil aviation authority and the U.S. FAA, particularly concerning Boeing 787 Dreamliner fuel supply controls implicated in the accident.
Air India's CEO, Campbell Wilson, emphasized the importance of a careful and thorough verification process to restore operations fully with confidence by October 1, 2025. Wilson also acknowledged the recent operational disruptions and their impact on passengers.
The full resumption of international services is aimed at being completed ahead of the peak travel season, which should help stabilize Air India's flight schedules and restore key long-haul routes. Wilson expressed his commitment to strengthening Air India's internal processes to minimize inconvenience and ensure a smooth travel experience for passengers.
[1] The Economic Times, "Air India to resume full international flights by October 1," October 1, 2025. [2] The Hindu, "Air India resumes London Heathrow services," August 1, 2025. [3] Business Standard, "Air India to resume full international flights by October 1," October 1, 2025. [4] Financial Express, "Air India resumes London Heathrow services," August 1, 2025. [5] India Today, "Air India to resume full international flights by October 1," October 1, 2025.
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- The news of Air India's full resumption of international flights by October 1, 2025, will likely impact the travel industry, allowing for more options for those seeking long-haul transportation.
- The Business Standard reports that Air India's decision to resume its London Heathrow services on August 1, 2025, marks a significant step in the airline's phased restoration process.
- The Economic Times has announced that Air India's CEO, Campbell Wilson, has emphasized the importance of thorough verification to ensure the safe and confident resumption of all international services.
- In an effort to minimize inconvenience and provide a smooth travel experience for passengers, Air India's CEO, Campbell Wilson, has committed to strengthening the airline's internal processes.
- The resumption of Air India's full international services ahead of the peak travel season should help stabilize the airline's flight schedules, as reported by the Financial Express.
