Air India Flight Cancelled: A bird struck the aircraft during its inbound flight from Delhi, forcing Air India to cancel its Thiruvananthapuram-to-Delhi flight on Sunday. According to media reports, Air India flight AI2454 from Delhi to Thiruvananthapuram likely suffered a bird hit upon landing. As a result, the airline canceled flight AI2455 scheduled to return to Delhi.

An Air India spokesperson said, “We regret to inform that flight AI2455 from Thiruvananthapuram to Delhi on 22 June 2025 stands cancelled due to extended engineering checks after we detected a suspected bird hit following the aircraft’s safe landing in Thiruvananthapuram.” The spokesperson added, “We are doing everything possible to reduce the inconvenience caused to our passengers by this unexpected disruption, including providing accommodation where needed.”

Refunds on Cancellation:

The airline also stated that travelers who choose to do so will receive reimbursements for cancellations or free rescheduling. “There are plans to fly the people to Delhi as an alternative. The safety of our customers and crew is still our first priority at Air India, the airline stated. Together, Air India and Air India Express carry more than 150,000 passengers on more than 1,100 daily flights.

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To uphold its commitment to safe operations, Air India has voluntarily increased pre-flight safety checks and temporarily reduced some services. The airline announced that these measures aim to improve operational stability and reduce last-minute inconvenience for passengers. It acknowledged, “Despite all efforts, certain flights still face delays or cancellations due to factors beyond our control, such as air traffic congestion, bad weather in some parts of the country, and other unexpected operational issues.”

Air India added, “We notify passengers in advance about planned delays or cancellations to minimize inconvenience. However, certain challenges occasionally cause last-minute disruptions.” Earlier, on June 20, Air India CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson reassured the public and airline staff that the company remains highly cautious after the AI171 incident. He confirmed that the fleet, particularly the Boeing 787 aircraft, is safe to operate following thorough inspections.

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