The decision comes after India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) released its preliminary report on the crash of flight AI171, in which 260 people died.

The partial service resumption will see some flights being restored from August 1, with full restoration planned from October 1

“Air India is proactively contacting affected passengers to offer re-booking on alternative flights or a full refund, as per their preference. Air India apologises for the inconvenience. With the partial restoration, Air India operate more than 525 international flights per week on 63 short, long and ultra long-haul routes,” said the airline.