
Air India to halt Delhi-Washington direct flights from Sept 1: Here's why

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Air India will suspend its non-stop flights between Delhi and Washington, DC, starting September 1 due to aircraft shortages from a cabin retrofit program and operational challenges from the closure of Pakistani airspace. The airline is upgrading 26 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners, with some out of service until late 2026. Passengers will be offered alternatives or refunds, while one-stop connections to Washington via other cities will remain available. Non-stop flights to other North American destinations will continue. No safety concerns were found in the Boeing fleet, according to CEO Campbell Wilson.
