US EditionAir India Flights Rerouted, Delhi Airport Affected as Israel-Iran Tensions Disrupt Airspace: Full List
- On 13 June 2025, Air India diverted or turned back 16 flights in response to Iran shutting down its airspace following Israel’s attacks on the country’s nuclear sites.
- Israel initiated Operation Rising Lion on 13 June 2025, targeting Iranian nuclear and military sites, prompting Iran to close its airspace and escalate regional tensions.
- Air India flights including AI130 from London to Mumbai and AI102 New York to Delhi were diverted to alternate airports such as Vienna and Sharjah, while some flights returned to origin.
- Air India announced on X that several flights were redirected or canceled as a precautionary measure following Iran’s decision to close its airspace amid rising regional tensions, prioritizing passenger safety. The airline apologized for the disruption and is offering accommodations and refunds to affected travelers.
- The diversions reflect increased instability in the Middle East and imply broader disruptions for international air travel amid escalating Israel-Iran hostilities.
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United and Delta passengers faced flights to nowhere as Israeli strikes on Iran led to dozens of cancellations and diversions
Iranian, Israeli, and Iraqi airspace have been closed.AP Photo/Vahid SalemiIsraeli attacks on Iran caused dozens of flight cancellations and diversions.Flights by both United and Delta from New York to Israel turned around over the Atlantic.Air India said it had diverted 16 flights, while Emirates and Qatar Airways both canceled flights.Dozens of flights around Asia and the Middle East were diverted or canceled on Friday after Israel launched a …
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Israel-Iran Conflict: 16 Flights Diverted: How Will the Iran Airspace Closure Impact Your Travel?
Following Israeli airstrikes, Air India Diverts 16 Long-Haul Flights as Tehran Closes Airspace; passengers face major travel disruptions; Delhi Airport and the Indian Embassy issue advisories urging caution and reliance on official information.
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