Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: An Air India flight AI 103 from Delhi to Washington was cancelled due to a technical snag that the aircraft faced during its fuel stop in Vienna, the airline said on July 3. Flight AI 103, which took off at 12.45 a.m. on July 2 and was scheduled to reach Washington at 8.45 p.m. the next day was cancelled in Vienna. Consequently, flight AI 104 from Washington, D.C. to Delhi via Vienna was also cancelled.
According to an airline statement, the affected passengers have been rebooked on alternative flights to Delhi or offered full refunds based on their preferences.
“Flight AI 103 from Delhi to Washington, D.C. on 2 July 2025 made a planned fuel stop in Vienna. During routine aircraft checks, an extended maintenance task was identified, which required rectification before the next flight and, thus, additional time for completion,” said an Air India spokesperson. Due to this, the Vienna to Washington, D.C. leg was cancelled, and passengers were disembarked.
“Passengers eligible for visa-free entry or those with valid Schengen visas were provided hotel accommodations in Vienna until the next available flight. For those without entry permission, accommodations are being arranged, pending immigration and security clearances by Austrian authorities,” said the airline. The airline said it “deeply regrets the inconvenience caused and remains committed to prioritising the safety of all passengers and crew”.
There have been a series of Air India flight cancellations in recent days due to technical snags.
