Mumbai, June 13, 2025 – Air India has announced significant flight disruptions due to the closure of Iranian airspace amid escalating tensions in the region. The airline has prioritized passenger safety, resulting in multiple flight diversions and returns to origin, as detailed in a recent travel advisory.
The following Air India flights are affected:
- AI130 (London Heathrow-Mumbai): Diverted to Vienna
- AI102 (New York-Delhi): Diverted to Sharjah
- AI116 (New York-Mumbai): Diverted to Jeddah
- AI2018 (London Heathrow-Delhi): Diverted to Mumbai
- AI129 (Mumbai-London Heathrow): Returning to Mumbai
- AI119 (Mumbai-New York): Returning to Mumbai
- AI103 (Delhi-Washington): Returning to Delhi
- AI106 (Newark-Delhi): Returning to Delhi
- AI188 (Vancouver-Delhi): Diverting to Jeddah
- AI101 (Delhi-New York): Diverting to Frankfurt/Milan
- AI126 (Chicago-Delhi): Diverting to Jeddah
- AI132 (London Heathrow-Bengaluru): Diverted to Sharjah
- AI2016 (London Heathrow-Delhi): Diverted to Vienna
- AI104 (Washington-Delhi): Diverted to Vienna
- AI190 (Toronto-Delhi): Diverted to Frankfurt
- AI189 (Delhi-Toronto): Returning to Delhi
Air India expressed regret for the inconvenience caused by these unforeseen disruptions and is working to mitigate the impact on passengers. The airline is providing accommodation for affected travelers and offering refunds for cancellations or complimentary rescheduling for those who prefer alternative travel dates. Alternative arrangements are also being made to ensure passengers reach their destinations as soon as possible.
Passengers are advised to check their flight status on Air India’s official website or through the provided link for real-time updates. The airline continues to monitor the situation closely and will provide further information as it becomes available.
For additional support, passengers can contact Air India’s dedicated hotline or check their flight status in Air India website https://www.airindia.com/in/en/manage/flight-status.html
