Air India Cancels US Flights Amid Iranian Airspace Closure

Air India has canceled multiple US-bound flights and delayed some European services due to Iranian airspace closure, opting for alternative routes. The airline cited passenger safety concerns amid rising Iran-US tensions, as rerouting via Iraq's airspace extends flight durations due to fuel constraints.

Air India has been forced to cancel several US-bound flights and delay some European routes as a result of the Iranian airspace closure, an insider has revealed.

Flights impacted include two from New Delhi to New York and Newark, and one from Mumbai to New York. These disruptions come amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran, as the airline seeks alternative routing for safety reasons.

Rerouting via Iraq's airspace, Air India faces longer flight durations leading to fuel limitations on certain services. With Pakistan's airspace already closed, these challenges compound existing operational hurdles for the airline.