Air India will suspend services between New Delhi and Washington, D.C. from September due to aircraft shortages caused by upgrades to its Boeing planes and as Pakistan's airspace ban for Indian carriers affects its international routes.

Air India announced it will suspend its direct flights between New Delhi and Washington, D.C., starting September due to a shortage of

Air India said on Monday it would stop services between the capital cities of India and the U.S. from September 1, citing aircraft shortage due to the planned upgrades to its ageing Boeing planes and the closure of Pakistan's airspace.

Washington, D.C. non-stop flights from September 2025 due to fleet retrofits and airspace restrictions. The airline is retrofitting its Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners, causing aircraft unavailability until late 2026.

While Air India did not specify till when the Delhi-Washington service will remain suspended, flight schedules data suggests that the route could remain suspended well into next year.

Air India suspends Delhi-Washington flights due to Boeing 787 Dreamliner retrofit, offering alternative travel arrangements to passengers.

Affected passengers will be contacted to discuss alternative travel arrangements, including rebookings or full refunds, in accordance with their preferences.

Air India has announced the suspension of its Delhi–Washington DC flights starting September 1, citing “a combination of operational factors.” In an official statement released on Monday, the airline said the move aims to ensure the “reliability and integrity” of its overall route network.

Air India announced the suspension of its Delhi-Washington DC flights starting September 1, due to operational factors and to maintain network integrity.

The suspension halts Air India flights between the two capitals as tensions rise over Donald Trump’s tariffs on Indian imports.