Guwahati, June 20 -- Air India has cancelled eight more domestic and international flights on Friday, citing enhanced maintenance and operational reasons.

These cancellations come as the airline faces increased regulatory scrutiny and ongoing safety inspections, following the fatal crash of a Dreamliner aircraft on June 12.

The crash, which occurred on the Ahmedabad to London Gatwick route, claimed 271 lives, including over 30 people on the ground.

International services affected by the cancellations include flights from Dubai to Chennai, Delhi to Melbourne, Melbourne to Delhi, and Dubai to Hyderabad. On the domestic front, flights from Pune to Delhi, Ahmedabad to Delhi, and Hyderabad to Mumbai were also grounded.

The cancellations ar...