Israel-Iran tensions: Air India diverts multiple flights amid Iran airspace closure; check complete list
PTC News Desk: As the tension in middle east region escalates following Israel's drone attack at Iran and subsequent closure of its airspace, Air India on Friday announced that several of its international flights were either diverted or sent back to their origin due to the emerging situation in Iran and the closure of its airspace.
In a post on social media platform X, the airline stated, "Due to the emerging situation in Iran, the subsequent closure of its airspace and in view of the safety of our passengers, the following Air India flights are either being diverted or returning to their origin:
AI130 from London Heathrow to Mumbai has been diverted to Vienna
AI102 from New York to Delhi diverted to Sharjah
AI116 from New York to Mumbai diverted to Jeddah
AI2018 from London Heathrow to Delhi diverted to Mumbai
AI129 from Mumbai to London Heathrow, returning to Mumbai
AI119 from Mumbai to New York, returning to Mumbai
AI103 from Delhi to Washington, returning to Delhi
AI106 from Newark to Delhi diverting to Vienna
AI188 from Vancouver to Delhi diverting to Jeddah
AI101 from Delhi to New York, diverting to Frankfurt/Milan
AI126 from Chicago to Delhi diverting to Jeddah
AI132 from London Heathrow to Bengaluru diverted to Sharjah
AI2016 from London Heathrow to Delhi diverted to Vienna
AI104 from Washington to Delhi diverted to Vienna
AI190 from Toronto to Delhi diverted to Frankfurt
AI189 from Delhi to Toronto, returning to Delhi."
Air India expressed regret over the inconvenience caused to its passengers and assured that every effort was being made to minimise the disruption. "We regret the inconvenience caused to our passengers due to this unforeseen disruption and are making every effort to minimise it, including providing accommodation for passengers. Refunds on cancellation or complimentary rescheduling are also being offered to guests who opt for it. Alternative arrangements are being made to fly passengers to their destinations."
The airline also advised passengers to check their flight status before travelling, as tensions escalated sharply following Israel's preemptive strike on Iran.
- PTC NEWS
