Air India's Ahmedabad-London flight was cancelled amid safety concerns just days after a fatal crash on the same route killed over 270 people, prompting multiple probes and grounding-related chaos.

The ill-fated AI-171, which crashed in Ahmedabad last week, killing 274 people, was retired after the incident and replaced with AI-159.

The Air India Flight 171 crash in Ahmedabad, which claimed 241 lives, may lead to one of the largest aviation insurance payouts in history—estimated at $475 million. Experts warn the disaster could drive up aviation insurance premiums and impact global reinsurers.