Following the AI 171 crash, Air India's Boeing 787 flights are experiencing lower demand, leading to cheaper fares compared to competitors on routes to Europe, the UK, the Far East, and Australia. Despite other airlines also using B787s on these routes, passengers are opting for alternatives, including one-stop flights, due to safety concerns.
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