Air India confirms suspension of Kochi-London and Mumbai-Melbourne services from Mar-2025

Air India confirmed (13-Feb-2025) plans to suspend Kochi-London Gatwick service from 30-Mar-2025 "until further notice", and to suspend Mumbai-Melbourne Tullamarine service from 30-Mar-2025 until 13-Sep-2025. The airline cited challenges "arising from the retrofit programme and consequent temporary reduction in the operational fleet" for the suspensions. Air India is the sole scheduled operator on both routes, according to OAG. [more - original PR]