New Delhi, February 28 Air India diverted its Delhi-Tel Aviv flight to Mumbai on Saturday due to the closure of Israeli airspace.
Israel and the US have launched attacks on Iran, following which some airspaces have been closed for flight operations.
"AI139, operating from Delhi to Tel Aviv on February 28, is returning to India due to the closure of airspace in Israel and to ensure the safety of passengers and crew," the airline said in a statement.
An airline official said the flight has been diverted to Mumbai.
"We will continue to assess the safety and security environment for our flight operations and adjust operations as needed," Air India said.
The flight, operated with a Boeing 777 aircraft, was airborne for more than five hours, and the airline decided to return when it was in Saudi Arabian airspace, according to information available on the flight tracking website Flightradar24.com.
Air India also expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to passengers due to this unforeseen situation.
Meanwhile, IndiGo said it was closely monitoring regional updates concerning Iran and its airspace.
"Our teams are prepared to implement any necessary adjustments as the situation evolves," it said in a post on X and asked passengers to check their flight status prior to departure.
Flightradar24.com, in a post on X, said that the closed airspaces are affecting numerous flights and airlines.
