After Air India announced the phased restoration of international flights last week following the tragic accident of AI171 in June, the Tata Group-owned carrier has announced the suspension of its services between Delhi and Washington, D.C., effective September 1, 2025, due to a combination of operational factors.

Air India will halt its Delhi-Washington non-stop flights from September 2025 due to aircraft shortages from retrofitting and Pakistani airspace closure. Passengers will be rebooked or refunded, with alternative connections available via other North American cities.

The suspension will mean there are no flights between the two capital cities by an Indian airline, and comes amid rising tensions over U.S. President Donald Trump's high tariffs on Indian imports. Air India,

Air India will stop its direct flights from Delhi to Washington from September 1, 2025. This is due to aircraft shortage and airspace issues. Passengers with bookings after this date will be contacted.

Air India will stop commercial flights between New Delhi and Washington, the company said on Monday, citing a "combination of operational factors". The airline, owned by India's Tata Group, cited a looming shortage of planes and Pakistan's decision to close airspace as the main reasons for the cancellation of flights to and from the US capital.

Air India is blaming an upgrade program for its Boeing 787s, among other things for issues with flying to Washington DC.

Tata Group-owned Air India on Monday announced the suspension of its services between Delhi and Washington, D.C., effective September 1, 2025, due to a combination of operational factors, to ensure the reliability and integrity of the airline's overall route network.

Air India said it would suspend flights between Delhi and Washington, DC, from September, citing Pakistan's airspace closure to Indian carriers.