NEW DELHI — Air India is facing disruptions following last week's fatal crash as additional safety inspections on its 787 fleet have led to flight delays, cancellations and growing passenger

Air India on Tuesday cancelled its Ahmedabad-London Gatwick service - AI 159 - citing unavailability of aircraft due to airspace restrictions and additional safety checks. These delays led to a longer-than-usual turnaround of aircraft, the airline statement said. There was no technical snag, Air India stressed.

A flight bound for London Gatwick carrying 242 passengers and crew has crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad Airport.