Air India bookings down 20%; fares dip up to 15% after Dreamliner crash

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Following the Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad, bookings have declined by approximately 20% on both domestic and international routes. Consequently, average fares have dropped by 8-15%. The incident led to increased cancellations, particularly from corporate and high-end leisure travelers, prompting a shift to alternative carriers amid concerns about aircraft maintenance.