India's aviation regulator has directed Air India to remove three senior officials involved in crew scheduling and rostering, following the June 12 crash of flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad that killed 270 people.

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

Terminal 3 of the Delhi airport is normally marked by a steady hum of activity. Cackling noises, crying babies, smiling faces, and the sound of movement. This day was different.