Dhaka, July 16 -- Air India has begun restoring international routes that were suspended following the June 12 crash of flight AI171 in Ahmedabad, with full service expected to resume by October 1, 2025, the airline confirmed in a press statement on Monday (July 14).

The phased return follows a voluntary "safety pause" during which the airline conducted additional checks on its Boeing 787 fleet and adjusted flight plans amid ongoing airspace restrictions over Pakistan and parts of the Middle East.

Select international flights will resume from August 1 as the airline gradually rebuilds its global network.

The preliminary report on the June 12 AI171 crash, which killed 260, found engine fuel control switches moved to 'CUTOFF' after takeo...