Air India flights are either being diverted or returning to origin, reason cited as  tensions in Middle East

NEW DELHI: The closure of Iran's airspace following the Israeli attack has significantly affected air services. Following this, Air India flights are either being diverted or returning to their origin. Air India has so far released information about only 16 flights.

The first to call back was Air India flight AIC 129, which was flying from Mumbai to London. It is reported that there was a lot of confusion regarding the return of the flight. It returned after remaining in the air for about three hours. Meanwhile, news emerged that the flight was being diverted due to a technical fault. This created serious concerns in the wake of the Ahmedabad tragedy. It was later revealed that the flights that were supposed to fly over Iran were being recalled keeping the safety of passengers in mind.

Flights being diverted Air India flight AI130, which took off from London to Mumbai, was diverted to Vienna. Flight AI102 from New York to Delhi to Sharjah Flight AI116 from New York to Mumbai to Jeddah Flight AI2018 from London to Delhi to Mumbai Flight AI188 from Vancouver to Delhi to Jeddah Flight AI101 from Delhi to New York to Frankfurt Flight AI126 from Chicago to Delhi to Jeddah Flight AI132 from London to Bengaluru to Sharjah Flight AI2016 from London to Delhi to Vienna Flight AI190 from Toronto to Delhi to Frankfurt Flight AI189 from Delhi to Toronto to Delhi Flights returning Flight AI129 from Mumbai to London to Mumbai Flight AI119 from Mumbai to New York to Mumbai Flight AI103 from Delhi to Washington to Delhi Flight AI106 from Newark to Delhi to Delhi.

#TravelAdvisoryDue to the emerging situation in Iran, the subsequent closure of its airspace and in view of the safety of our passengers, the following Air India flights are either being diverted or returning to their origin:AI130 – London Heathrow-Mumbai – Diverted to Vienna…

— Air India (@airindia) June 13, 2025

Due to the emerging situation in Iran, the subsequent closure of its airspace and in view of the safety of our passengers, the following Air India flights are either being diverted or returning to their origin.