Air India To Suspend Delhi–Washington Flights From September Due To Operational Reasons

Last Updated:August 11, 2025, 15:59 IST

In a press release, the airline said the suspension is mainly due to a planned shortage in its fleet

A photo of an Air India aircraft (PTI)

Air India on Monday announced it will suspend its non-stop flights between Delhi and Washington, D.C. from September 1. The decision is part of efforts to maintain the “reliability and integrity" of its overall route network.

In a press release, the airline said the suspension is primarily due to a planned shortage in its fleet, as it began retrofitting 26 of its Boeing 787-8 aircraft last month.

“This extensive retrofit programme, aimed at significantly enhancing customer experience, necessitates a prolonged unavailability of multiple aircraft at any given time until at least end of 2026," the airline stated.

Air India also cited the continued closure of Pakistani airspace, which has led to longer flight routings and increased operational challenges for its long-haul services.

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