Air India Suspends Flights to Middle East and North America Amid Tensions
Air India Flight Operations Halted
Air India Flight Cancellations: In light of the rapidly changing circumstances in the Middle East, Air India has announced the immediate suspension of all flights to the region, as well as to and from the East Coast of North America and certain European destinations. The airline confirmed that flights heading to India from North America are being redirected back to their original departure points, while others are either returning to India or being rerouted away from restricted airspaces.
In a statement shared on X, Air India emphasized, “Due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East, we have halted all operations to the region and to and from the East Coast of North America and Europe effective immediately, until further notice. Our flights from North America bound for India are being diverted back to their respective origins, and others are being rerouted away from closed airspaces.”
The airline reassured passengers that it is in constant communication with external security experts and is closely monitoring the situation. Air India committed to keeping travelers updated on any developments.
“We appreciate the understanding of all passengers affected by this disruption, which is beyond our control. The safety and security of our passengers and crew is our top priority,” Air India stated in its communication.
“Due to the ongoing 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 effective immediately, until further notice. Our India-bound flights from North America are…
— Air India (@airindia) June 23, 2025
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In contrast, IndiGo has declared the resumption of its flight services on routes to the Middle East that were previously suspended. The airline is actively monitoring the situation and is evaluating the safest flight paths to ensure secure travel. Earlier, IndiGo had suspended flights from various cities in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain due to the escalating tensions in the region.