Air India flight from Delhi to Paris cancelled after issues identified during mandatory pre-flight checks

Air India plane crash: Amid ongoing safety checks in the aftermath of the Ahmedabad plane crash, Air India has cancelled two of its flights on June 17 – AI143 from Delhi to Paris and AI142 from Paris to Delhi.

As per an Air India spokesperson, the Air India Delhi to Paris flight, which was to land at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport, was cancelled after an issue was identified during mandatory pre-flight checks. 

“Flight AI143 from Delhi to Paris of 17 June has been cancelled. The mandatory pre-flight checks identified an issue which is being presently addressed. However, in view of the flight coming under the restrictions on night operations at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) airport, the said flight has been cancelled” Air India said in its statement.

“Consequently, flight AI142 from Paris to Delhi on June 17, 2025 also stands cancelled,” it added.

The airline is providing passengers with assistance including hotel accommodation and free cancellations among other perks.

“We are providing hotel accommodation and also offering full refunds on cancellations or complimentary rescheduling if opted by the passengers,” the Air India spokesperson said.

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