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The ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan has led to both countries closing their airspace to each other's airlines, presenting significant operational challenges for Indian carriers. Air India, in particular, has been affected as it previously relied on Pakistani airspace for flights to various international destinations.
Due to the closure, Air India's flights to Europe and North America have faced delays, with many requiring a stopover in Europe for refueling. However, the airline's flights between India and New York have resumed nonstop service. These flights are now operated using Airbus A350 aircraft from Delhi and Boeing 777 planes from Mumbai.
Air India's flights from New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are once again nonstop. The airline had previously rerouted these flights through Vienna due to the airspace restrictions but is now flying directly again, albeit over longer distances.
