Air India is facing fresh turbulence following last week’s fatal crash as additional safety inspections on its Dreamliner fleet have led to flight delays, cancellations and growing passenger anxiety.

Air India has cancelled 83 flights since the Ahmedabad crash of AI171, with 66 involving Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The DGCA has mandated intensified safety checks on the fleet. While 24 aircraft have cleared inspections,