“Amid the developing situation in the Middle East, Air India has ceased all operations to the region as well as to and from the East Coast of North America and Europe with immediate effect, until further notice,” an Air India spokesperson said in a statement.
The decision follows heightened geopolitical instability in the region after Iran’s retaliatory missile attacks on US military installations, including the Al Udeid base in Qatar.
Flights diverted and re-routed
According to the airline, all India-bound flights from North America are either returning to their points of origin or being re-routed away from conflict zones and closed airspaces.
“Our India-bound flights from North America are diverting back to their respective origins, and others are being diverted back to India or re-routed away from the closed airspaces,” the spokesperson explained.
Air India has urged travelers to remain patient as the crisis unfolds.
“We request the understanding of all passengers who may be affected by this disruption that’s beyond an airline’s control,” the airline said, noting that it is closely monitoring the situation.
Safety remains top priority
Reassuring the public, Air India emphasised that the safety of its passengers and crew remains paramount.
“Air India is in continuous consultation with its external security advisors and is vigilantly monitoring the evolving situation. We will keep our passengers informed of any updates. The safety and security of our passengers and staff remain our number one priority,” the statement concluded.
The suspension adds to a growing list of global carriers redirecting or grounding flights amid fears of a wider regional conflict.
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