New Delhi, March 2: In light of escalating tensions in the Middle East, Air India has made a significant announcement regarding its flight operations. The airline posted on the social media platform X, stating that it is closely monitoring the situation in the region and assessing developments.
Air India clarified that its scheduled flight services to destinations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and the United Kingdom are operating as usual. The airline emphasized that the safety and security of its passengers and crew remain its top priority. However, due to the ongoing closure of airspace in several Middle Eastern countries, Air India has temporarily suspended all flights to the region until March 3, 2026, at 11:59 PM (IST). All flights arriving and departing from the Middle East will be affected during this period.
The airline expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to affected passengers. Air India assured that alternative travel arrangements would be provided. Additionally, passengers will have the option of a full refund or complimentary rescheduling of their travel without any extra charges.
Air India urged passengers to check their flight status on the official website or contact the 24/7 customer support numbers +91-11-69329333 and +91-11-69329999 for assistance.
In its post, Air India stated, “We are closely monitoring the changing conditions in the Middle East and assessing the situation. Operations to all destinations in the USA, Canada, Europe, and the UK have resumed. The safety of our customers and crew is our highest priority. Given the continuous closure of several airspaces over the Middle East, Air India has temporarily suspended all flights to and from the region until March 3, 2026, at 11:59 PM. We apologize for the inconvenience caused to passengers affected by the suspension of flights to the Middle East and are prepared to offer alternative arrangements along with full refunds or free rescheduling options.”
The post further advised, “We recommend checking your flight status on the airline’s website or contacting our 24/7 support team at +911169329333 or +911169329999 for more information. Thank you for your patience and understanding.”
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