Air India to resume flights to and from Middle East, Europe today

Air India

Air India on Tuesday announced the resumption of flight services to and from Middle East and Europe progressively starting today. The decision to resume services comes after US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran has "now come into effect".

On Monday, the carrier Air announced the immediate suspension of all flights operating over Middle Eastern airspace, following Iran’s missile strikes targeting Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, which houses US forces.

"As airspaces gradually reopen in certain parts of the Middle East, Air India will progressively resume flights to the region starting today, with most operations to and from the Middle East resuming from 25 June. Flights to and from Europe, previously cancelled, are also being progressively reinstated from today, while services to and from the East Coast of the U.S. and Canada will resume at the earliest opportunity," read a statement from Air India.

"Some flights may experience delays or cancellations due to consequential impacts and extended re-routings/flight times, but we are committed to minimising disruptions and restoring our schedule integrity. Air India will continue to avoid airspaces assessed as unsafe at any given time. We will keep passengers informed of any updates and sincerely appreciate their understanding. The safety and security of our passengers, staff, and aircraft remain our top priority," added the carrier.

On Monday,in a separate and broader move, the national carrier also suspended operations to and from the East Coast of North America and Europe.

“Amid the developing situation in the Middle East, Air India has ceased all operations to the region as well as to and from the East Coast of North America and Europe with immediate effect, until further notice,” read an earlier statement form an an Air India spokesperson.