Air India Flight Cancellations: Amid the rapidly evolving situation in the Middle East, Air India on Tuesday announced the suspension of all flight operations to the region, as well as to and from the East Coast of North America and parts of Europe, with immediate effect and until further notice. In a statement issued on X, Air India said that India-bound flights from North America are diverting back to their respective origins and others are being diverted back to India or re-routed away from the closed airspaces.
Air India wrote on X, “Amid the developing situation in the Middle East, Air India has ceased all operations to the region as well as to and from the East Coast of North America and Europe with immediate effect, until further notice. Our India-bound flights from North America are diverting back to their respective origins and others are being diverted back to India or re-routed away from the closed airspaces.”
The Airline further stated that it is in continuous consultation with its external security advisors and is vigilantly monitoring the evolving situation. Air India asserted that it will keep the passengers informed about updates.
“We request the understanding of all passengers who may be affected by this disruption that’s beyond an airline’s control. Air India is in continuous consultation with its external security advisors and is vigilantly monitoring the evolving situation. We will keep our passengers informed of any updates. The safety and security of our passengers and staff remain our number one priority,” added Air India’s post.
“Amid the developing situation in the Middle East, Air India has ceased all operations to the region as well as to and from the East Coast of North America and Europe with immediate effect, until further notice. Our India-bound flights from North America are…
— Air India (@airindia) June 23, 2025
IndiGo Announces Resumption Of Flight Operations
Meanwhile, IndiGo announced the resumption of flight operations on the Middle East routes it had earlier suspended on Tuesday. The Airlines stated that it continues to monitor the situation closely and are fully considering the safest available flight paths to ensure secure and seamless travel. Amid the ongoing situation in the Middle East, IndiGo had earlier announced the suspension of flights from various cities in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain.
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