Additionally, the continued closure of Pakistani airspace forces longer flight routes and adds complexity to Air India’s long-haul operations.
Passengers with bookings for flights to or from Washington DC beyond September 1 will be contacted and offered alternative options, including rebooking on other flights or full refunds based on their preference.
Air India will still provide one-stop connections to Washington DC through US hubs like New York (JFK), Newark (EWR), Chicago, and San Francisco via partner airlines Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Air Lines, allowing passengers to travel on a single itinerary with through-checked baggage.
The airline will continue non-stop services between India and six other North American destinations, including Toronto and Vancouver in Canada.