Air India Flight Delays and Cancellations: Live Updates

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Written By Amy Lancelotte

Last Updated: January 15, 2025

Are Air India Cancelled and Delayed Flights Common?

The bad news is that the Air India flight disruptions list is getting longer as time goes by. According to a report by The Hindu Business Line, the airline’s on-time percentages have declined since 2022, when they peaked at 86.5%. In 2023, only 74.5% of Air India’s flights arrived on time. In February 2024, the number was much lower at 60.14%.

Given this data, routes are likely to appear on the Air India flights delayed list at least 25% of the time. This means 1 in 4 flights is likely to be delayed.

Based on information from Statista, the Air India cancelled flight rate is much more positive. In March 2024, it was only 0.36%. This translates to fewer than 1 in every 200 flights being cancelled.

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Air India Routes That Are Often Disrupted

These routes are the ones that most appear on the Air India problems list. Perhaps the most concerning things are the long Air India delays and how 4 routes didn’t arrive on time even once. Our data is from FlightStats between 1 July to 31 August 2024.

Flight Number	Departure Airport	Arrival Airport	On-Time Rate	Longest Delay Recorded (minutes)	Cancellation Rate
AI146	London Gatwick	Mopa	0%	193	N/A
AI178	London Gatwick	Bengaluru	0%	199	N/A
AI128	London Heathrow	Mumbai	0%	656	3%
AI172	London Gatwick	Ahmedabad	0%	360	N/A
AI138	Milan Malpensa	Delhi	3%	358	N/A
AI180	San Francisco	Mumbai	3%	332	3%
AI129	Mumbai	London Heathrow	5%	660	2%
AI130	London Heathrow	Mumbai	5%	795	2%
AI174	San Francisco	Delhi	5%	376	N/A
AI142	Paris Charles de Gaulle	Delhi	5%	274	N/A
AI152	Zurich	Delhi	9%	157	N/A
AI112	London Heathrow	Delhi	10%	540	2%
AI150	London Gatwick	Kochi	12%	209	4%
AI119	Mumbai	New York JFK	18%	839	2%
AI118	Birmingham	Amritsar	22%	164	N/A
AI168	London Gatwick	Amritsar	26%	227	4%
AI120	Frankfurt	Delhi	52%	601	5%

Frequent Causes of Air India Cancelled Flights

Knowing why your route is on the Air India flights cancelled list is important for determining your potential payout. Avoiding extraordinary circumstances (things outside Air India’s control) is crucial.

Poor weather: Unsafe flying conditions can result from weather events like snow, dense fog, lightning storms, or hurricanes.
Staff shortages: When Air India crews are unavailable due to illness, poor scheduling, or strikes.
Aircraft problems: When a plane experiences maintenance or mechanical issues and can’t fly, flights are often cancelled because a replacement one isn’t available on short notice.
Security challenges: Any threat or actual incident at an airport can quickly cancel flights while things are resolved.
Insufficient passenger demand: When an Air India flight is underbooked, it could get cancelled if the airline deems it not economical to continue.

Advice From the Experts on Managing Air India Interruptions

Pick reliable routes: The airline often has multiple flights for each destination, so avoid the ones on our Air India flights delayed and cancelled list above - especially the ones that have long delays and rarely arrive on schedule.
Fly in the morning: Due to less air traffic and a reduced chance of previous delays affecting your flight, booking early morning routes is ideal.
Don’t connect: Direct flights are the way to go to limit delays from missed connections. And fewer flights means fewer routes that could be disrupted.
Fly off-peak: A good rule is not to travel when everyone else is. Avoid popular holidays and even the summer (if possible).
Be aware of the weather: Some destinations are more prone to severe weather events at certain times. For example, in the winter, fog is common in Delhi and snow can be an issue in North American destinations like New York and Toronto. Don’t book during these times or your flight can easily appear on the Air India flights cancelled list.

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How To Manage Air India Delayed and Cancelled Flights

Rebook on an alternate flight: If your flight is cancelled or even just significantly delayed, ask Air India about available alternatives, such as other flights or routes. The important thing is to continue your trip, so try other airports and airlines if needed.
Stay informed using our status list: Sometimes the best way to manage a disruption is with information. Our real-time updates make sure you know the current status. Check back frequently for new updates.
Know your passenger rights: Familiarize yourself with your rights as a passenger in India, as well as your rights when departing from the EU or the UK. Then, you can act appropriately if the airline offers you something on the spot.
Make an Air India complaint: When you think you are entitled to a payout, make your complaint via our flight compensation experts. We’ll make sure you get the maximum available as fast as possible. We’ve already done this for over {{count_reviews}} passengers.