Refunds, Reimbursement, and Compensation: Air India

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If you've experienced delays or cancellations on Air India, you may be eligible for compensation of up to £520 per person.

Based on the airline's most recent on-time performance data, out of 8358 flight departures in the last 24 hours, 31.63% were on time.

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Air India: Flights canceled today

How many flights were canceled today?

  • Our data shows that Air India canceled 4851 flights in the last 24 hours.

  • 59.59% of domestic flights and 52.53% of international flights were canceled.

  • If your flight was canceled with less than 14 days' notice, you may be entitled to compensation of up to £520 (€600). Check your eligibility here.

  • Discover more Air India statistics

Air India Flight Cancellation Compensation

Regardless of whether you're at home or abroad when you find out about your Air India flight cancellation, you're going to have a lot of questions and concerns. The first thing to know is that Air India should find you a new flight, or offer you a full refund.

But because flight cancellations almost always play havoc with your travel plans, you should check whether you're also entitled to claim Air India canceled flight compensation to help make up for the disruption.

Under EU regulations, Air India should pay passengers up to £520 per person when they cancel flights at late notice — that is, any flight cancellation less than 14 days before it was due to depart.

Exceptions:
Air India will not have to pay compensation if they were able to offer a replacement flight with similar departure and arrival times to the original. You can check the exact requirements on our flight cancellation compensation page.

Airlines also don't have to pay compensation if extraordinary circumstances were at play. That means that if an unusual situation occurred that was outside of the airline's control but forced a cancellation, there's no Air India flight cancellation compensation owed. Typical examples include bad weather or a strike by air traffic control.


Air India: Flight delays today

How many flights were delayed today?

  • Our latest data shows that over a 24-hour period, 17 Air India flights were delayed 3 hours or more.

  • Of 6519 flights, 0.15% were delayed over 3 hours. That rate was 0.38% for international flights.

  • Passengers who arrive at their destination over 3 hours late could be owed compensation. Check your flight.

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Air India Flight Delay Compensation

If you've experienced a delay due to Air India, it's worth checking whether you're eligible for compensation under EU regulation. Passengers delayed by Air India for 3 hours or more are entitled to up to £520 per person.

When filing for flight delay compensation, Air India will verify the time of arrival at the final destination, not the departure time. AirHelp possesses one of the most comprehensive flight databases, which allows us to substantiate claims for Air India flight delay compensation.

Exceptions:
Airlines like Air India aren't obligated to provide compensation if the delay was caused by external factors, such as adverse weather conditions, airport mishaps, or air traffic control strikes. These incidents are deemed extraordinary circumstances.

For more information on what's covered under EU regulations for flight delay compensation, please visit our flight delay compensation page.


Air Passenger Rights and Flight Compensation

Because Air India is based within the EU, almost all the flights they offer are protected by UK 261, one of the world's most comprehensive laws for air passenger rights.

The UK 261 Regulation grants passengers the right to claim compensation when they have experienced delayed, cancelled or overbooked flights, through no fault of their own. Passengers can also claim previous flights. Often you can still claim flights from the past 3 years.

Which Air India flights are covered by EC Regulation 261?

Covered by UK 261

Flights departing EU airports
✔️ Yes
Flights arriving at EU airports
❌ No

How Much Air India Flight Compensation?

Distance

Compensation

All flights under 1,500 km
Up to £220 (€250) per person
Internal EU flights over 1,500 km
Up to £350 (€400) per person
Non-internal EU flights between 1,500 - 3,500 km
Up to £350 (€400) per person
Non-internal EU flights over 3,500 km
Up to £520 (€600) per person

The table displays values in € as specified in EC Regulation 261.

As with any law, there are exceptions and special circumstances that may impact any specific claim, including the amount due for compensation. AirHelp makes it easy to check compensation here.

Flight Statistics: Delays and Cancellations of Air India

Punctuality of Air India (24 hours):

Total Flights: 8358
On-Time Flights: 2644
Punctuality Rate: approximately 31.63% of all flights were on time
Long Delays (greater than 3 hours): 17
Flight Cancellations: 4851

The number of flights displayed is an estimate based on internal and third-party databases.


About Air India

Air India is a renowned Indian airline company, operating both domestic and international flights. With a fleet size of over 120 aircraft, including Boeing and Airbus models, Air India ensures a comfortable and safe journey for its passengers. The airline serves a vast network of destinations, connecting travelers to over 90 cities across the globe. Air India's most important hubs are located in Delhi and Mumbai, offering convenient connections and seamless travel experiences. Known for its exceptional service and hospitality, Air India strives to provide a memorable flying experience to its Customers. Whether you are planning a business trip or a leisure getaway, Air India promises reliability, efficiency, and affordability. Book your flights with Air India today and embark on a delightful journey.

Contact Information:

  • Website: https://www.airindia.in/

  • Customer Service International Number: +91 22 2581 9000

  • Headquarters Address: Air India Limited, Airlines House, 113 Gurudwara Rakabganj Road, New Delhi - 110001, India


Recent delays and cancellations

Date

Flight number

Airline

Route

Status

10/07/2026

07:55

AI492

Air India

Amritsar (ATQ)

New Delhi (DEL)

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10/07/2026

07:50

AI2524

Air India

Patna (PAT)

New Delhi (DEL)

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10/07/2026

07:00

AI2899

Air India

New Delhi (DEL)

Hyderabad (HYD)

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10/07/2026

06:30

VA863

Vaustralia

Melbourne (MEL)

Sydney (SYD)

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10/07/2026

06:20

VA534

Vaustralia

Coolangatta (OOL)

Sydney (SYD)

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10/07/2026

06:20

VA657

Vaustralia

Canberra (CBR)

Sydney (SYD)

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10/07/2026

06:20

LH131

Lufthansa

Stuttgart (STR)

Frankfurt (FRA)

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10/07/2026

06:05

VA962

Vaustralia

Brisbane (BNE)

Sydney (SYD)

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10/07/2026

06:00

IX1192

Air India Express

Agartala (IXA)

Guwahati (GAU)

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  • AI492

    Air India

    Cancelled

    Amritsar

    New Delhi

    ATQ

    DEL

    10/07/2026

    07:55

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  • AI2524

    Air India

    Cancelled

    Patna

    New Delhi

    PAT

    DEL

    10/07/2026

    07:50

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  • AI2899

    Air India

    Cancelled

    New Delhi

    Hyderabad

    DEL

    HYD

    10/07/2026

    07:00

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  • VA863

    Vaustralia

    Cancelled

    Melbourne

    Sydney

    MEL

    SYD

    10/07/2026

    06:30

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  • VA534

    Vaustralia

    Cancelled

    Coolangatta

    Sydney

    OOL

    SYD

    10/07/2026

    06:20

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  • VA657

    Vaustralia

    Cancelled

    Canberra

    Sydney

    CBR

    SYD

    10/07/2026

    06:20

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  • LH131

    Lufthansa

    Cancelled

    Stuttgart

    Frankfurt

    STR

    FRA

    10/07/2026

    06:20

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  • VA962

    Vaustralia

    Cancelled

    Brisbane

    Sydney

    BNE

    SYD

    10/07/2026

    06:05

    Check Compensation
  • IX1192

    Air India Express

    Cancelled

    Agartala

    Guwahati

    IXA

    GAU

    10/07/2026

    06:00

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