All IATA airlines, including Air India, are prepared for the heightened level of alert following the World Health Organisation's (WHO) decision to move to Phase 6 of its pandemic preparedness plan. 

Air India is following the advice of IATA/WHO.  Safety for passengers and crew is our top priority.  We would like to reassure our travelling passengers that :

Cabin environment is safe
Even under normal circumstances, all airlines have equipment and measures in place to keep the cabin environment safe. For example modern aircraft have air filtration systems similar to those in hospitals, aircraft are regularly disinfected as part of normal cleaning routines and crew are trained in handling procedures for passengers who might become ill on board aircraft. Secondly, the years of planning for the possibility of avian influenza have prepared the industry to deal efficiently with the situation by following WHO recommendations.

No restrictions on air travel
WHO has advised there should be no restriction of regular travel or closure of borders. It is considered prudent for people who are ill to delay international travel and for people developing symptoms following international travel to seek medical attention, in line with guidance from national authorities.

IATA has worked with WHO to prepare guidance materials for frontline staff at airlines, including cabin crew, maintenance workers, cleaners, passenger agents and cargo/baggage handlers.