Air India Cancels Mumbai to Lucknow Flight Due to Operational Disruptions and Crew Shortage
Air India cancelled its Mumbai–Lucknow flight on June 17 due to operational issues caused by weather-related diversions and crew duty limits. Affected passengers offered full refunds and rescheduling
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Air India confirmed on June 18 that it cancelled Flight AI2491—scheduled from Mumbai to Lucknow—for June 17, citing “operational reasons” and a domino effect caused by multiple flight diversions.
Heavy rains in Delhi forced several flights to divert, delaying inbound aircraft and leaving the crew of AI2491 unable to complete their duties within regulated time limits.
Since a replacement crew couldn’t be arranged promptly, the airline decided to cancel the service.
Affected passengers are being** rebooked on the earliest available flights** to Lucknow.
Air India has also offered full refunds, complimentary rescheduling, and hotel accommodation, expressing regret for the inconvenience.
the Mumbai–Lucknow flight on June 17 was cancelled due to a chain reaction triggered by weather-induced diversions, crew duty limits, and safety protocols—resulting in delayed aircraft and insufficient crew availability.
