Paris-bound Air India flight 143 from Delhi was cancelled on Tuesday afternoon after pre-flight checks identified an issue, which was currently being addressed, an Air India spokesperson confirmed.
The AI143 has been cancelled because the flight is subject to restrictions on night operations at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) airport.
The AI143 has been cancelled because the flight is subject to restrictions on night operations at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) airport.
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Data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) indicates a 15% increase in flight cancellations globally in 2025 due to enhanced safety audits, suggesting Air India’s decision aligns with a broader industry trend to prioritize passenger safety over schedule reliability.
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Operational constraints, including night-flight curfews at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and airspace restrictions post-Iran situation, compounded the disruption, leading to the cancellation of the return flight AI-142, highlighting the ripple effects of geopolitical and regulatory pressures on aviation.
