Air India Issues Travel Advisory, Diverts 16 Flights. Check Details
Air India Flight From Kochi Skids Off Runway During Mumbai Landing
New Delhi, June 13, 2025 — Air India has diverted or returned at least 16 international flights after Iran abruptly closed its airspace following a major Israeli airstrike on Tehran. The airline cited passenger safety as the top priority amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
The airspace restriction, imposed on Friday morning, comes after Israel launched a series of strikes targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. Iranian state media confirmed the death of General Hossein Salami, head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, along with several other top military officials and scientists.
Flights Affected:
- AI130 – London Heathrow–Mumbai: Diverted to Vienna
- AI102 – New York–Delhi: Diverted to Sharjah
- AI116 – New York–Mumbai: Diverted to Jeddah
- AI2018 – London–Delhi: Diverted to Mumbai
- AI129 – Mumbai–London: Returned to Mumbai
- AI119 – Mumbai–New York: Returned to Mumbai
- AI103 – Delhi–Washington: Returned to Delhi
- AI106 – Newark–Delhi: Diverted to Vienna
- AI188 – Vancouver–Delhi: Diverted to Jeddah
- AI101 – Delhi–New York: Diverted to Frankfurt/Milan
- AI126 – Chicago–Delhi: Diverted to Jeddah
- AI132 – London–Bengaluru: Diverted to Sharjah
- AI2016 – London–Delhi: Diverted to Vienna
- AI104 – Washington–Delhi: Diverted to Vienna
- AI190 – Toronto–Delhi: Diverted to Frankfurt
- AI189 – Delhi–Toronto: Returned to Delhi
In a statement, Air India expressed regret over the inconvenience caused to passengers due to this unforeseen disruption. The airline is offering refunds, free rescheduling, alternate travel arrangements, and accommodation where necessary. Passengers are advised to check real-time flight status on airindia.com.
As the geopolitical situation continues to unfold, Air India and other international carriers remain on alert, actively monitoring developments in the region.
