Indian carrier Air India has announced plans to run 78 extra flights on nine routes from March 10 to March 18, 2026, to assist passengers affected by the current situation in West Asia. These flights will provide 17,660 additional seats on routes including New York, London, Frankfurt, Paris, Amsterdam, Zurich, Colombo, and Malé. The airline aims to enhance travel options for passengers facing limitations.
The additional flights will cover routes such as Delhi to New York and London, as well as Mumbai to London, to address the growing demand for travel options. Air India will also operate flights from European cities like Frankfurt, Paris, Amsterdam, Zurich, Malé, and Colombo to Delhi, catering to various international gateways.
Air India plans to use B787-8 aircraft for the European routes and A320neo aircraft for flights to Malé and Colombo. However, flights to New York are subject to regulatory approvals and will be serviced by Air India’s B777-300ER aircraft. Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer of Air India, emphasized the airline’s commitment to maintaining scheduled services to Europe and North America despite challenges.
In response to ongoing airspace restrictions in parts of West Asia, Air India will operate additional non-scheduled flights on March 8, including services between Delhi and Mumbai, and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Air India Express will also run 30 extra flights connecting various cities in the UAE such as Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, and Sharjah.
