Archive · 18 Jun 2025
Air India Flights Face Cancellations, Diversions, and Passenger Protests
Air India is having a tough time, with flights being cancelled and diverted.
One flight to Melbourne was cancelled, leaving passengers stranded in Delhi and angry.
Another flight from Bali to Delhi landed in Varanasi due to bad weather, and a Delhi to Bali flight turned back due to a volcano erupting near Bali.
Passengers are frustrated by the lack of information and support from the airline.
Air India flight to Melbourne was cancelled without notice.
Passengers protested at Delhi's airport due to the cancellation and lack of information.
Flight AI2146 from Bali to Delhi was diverted to Varanasi due to bad weather.
A Delhi-Bali flight returned to Delhi because of a volcanic eruption near Bali.
Air India has faced multiple flight disruptions recently.
- Who
- Air India, passengers
- What
- Air India flights were cancelled and diverted.
- When
- June 18, 2025
- Where
- Delhi, Varanasi, Bali
- Why
- Weather conditions, volcanic eruption, and operational issues.
Passengers
Air India
Response to Disruptions
Passengers
Frustration over lack of information, communication, and support following cancellations and diversions.
Air India
Air India's responsibility for safety, even if it leads to delays or cancellations.
- Diverted Flight (Bali-Delhi)
- AI2146
- Passengers on AI2146
- 187
- Diversion Location
- Varanasi
- Delhi-Bali Flight Return
- Volcanic eruption near Bali
- Melbourne Flight Cancellation
- Without prior notice
Sources
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