New Delhi, March 2 Air India announced on Monday that it has extended the suspension of all its flights to and from the Middle East until March 3, while its scheduled operations to the US, Canada, Europe, and the UK have commenced.
Following the closure of airspace in the Middle East due to the ongoing situation involving the US, Israel, and Iran, Indian airlines have cancelled 1,117 international flights in three days, starting from February 28.
"In light of the continued closure of multiple airspaces in the Middle East, Air India has extended the temporary suspension of all its flights to and from the region until 23:59 IST on March 3, 2026," Air India said in a post on X.
The airline also stated that it is closely monitoring and assessing the evolving situation in the Middle East and has commenced scheduled operations to all its destinations in the USA, Canada, Europe, and the UK.
For these flights, Air India is taking the longer route through the airspace of Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.
Meanwhile, Air India Express will start flights to and from Muscat on March 3 (Tuesday). This will be the first Indian carrier to resume flights to the region after the suspension of services due to the crisis.
