In response to the escalating situation in Iran and the subsequent closure of Iranian airspace, Air India has diverted or recalled several international flights to ensure passenger safety.
The airline issued a statement confirming that multiple flights en route to or from Europe and North America are being rerouted or returned to origin. The impacted flights include:
AI130 (London Heathrow–Mumbai): Diverted to Vienna
AI102 (New York–Delhi): Diverted to Sharjah
AI116 (New York–Mumbai): Diverted to Jeddah
AI2018 (London Heathrow–Delhi): Diverted to Mumbai
AI129 (Mumbai–London Heathrow): Returning to Mumbai
AI119 (Mumbai–New York): Returning to Mumbai
AI103 (Delhi–Washington): Returning to Delhi
AI106 (Newark–Delhi): Diverted to Vienna
AI188 (Vancouver–Delhi): Diverted to Jeddah
AI101 (Delhi–New York): Diverted to Frankfurt or Milan
AI126 (Chicago–Delhi): Diverted to Jeddah
AI132 (London Heathrow–Bengaluru): Diverted to Sharjah
AI2016 (London Heathrow–Delhi): Diverted to Vienna
AI104 (Washington–Delhi): Diverted to Vienna
AI190 (Toronto–Delhi): Diverted to Frankfurt
AI189 (Delhi–Toronto): Returning to Delhi
Air India stated the decision was made with passenger safety as the top priority, as the evolving geopolitical conflict in the Middle East presents operational risks. Passengers on affected flights are being provided with assistance and alternate travel arrangements. Further updates will follow as the situation develops.