Travel advisory: Air India cancels several international flights on March 1 amid Iran-Israel war

Travel advisory: Air India cancels several international flights on March 1 amid Iran-Israel war

2 min readFeb 28, 2026 11:21 PM IST

Iran-Israel war news, Air India flight cancellation: Amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, Air India has cancelled the operation of multiple international flights following the closure and restrictions of airspace in the Middle East. In response to the US and Israel’s attack, Iran fired missiles and drones toward their military bases across the region.

Sharing a post on X, Air India said: “As part of our continuing assessment of the evolving situation in the Middle East, in the interest of the safety and security of our guests and staff, Air India has cancelled the following flights scheduled on 01 March 2026.”

It further stated that it will continue to closely monitor the situation and share updates based on its ongoing risk assessments.

“We sincerely regret the inconvenience caused to our valued guests by these disruptions, whom we are notifying of the cancellations and supporting with alternative options to minimise the inconvenience,” it added.

Air India flight cancellation on March 1: Full list

• AI161/AI162 and AI111/AI112: Delhi-London (Heathrow) / London (Heathrow)-Delhi
• AI129/AI128: mumbai-London (Heathrow) / London (Heathrow)-Mumbai
• AI169/AI170: Amritsar-London (Gatwick) / London (Gatwick)-Amritsar
• AI101/AI102: Delhi-New York (JFK) / New York (JFK)-Delhi
• AI119/AI116: Mumbai-New York (JFK) / New York (JFK)-Mumbai
• AI191/AI144: Mumbai-Newark / Newark – Mumbai
• AI127/AI126: Delhi-Chicago / Chicago-Delhi (via Vienna)
• AI187/AI188 and AI189 and AI190: Delhi-Toronto / Toronto-Delhi (via Vienna)
• AI2025/AI2026: Delhi-Frankfurt / Frankfurt-Delhi
• AI2027/AI2028: Mumbai-Frankfurt / Frankfurt-Mumbai
• AI143/AI142 and AI147/AI148: Delhi-Paris / Paris-Delhi

Air India flight status

In a separate statement, Air India said that it cancelled all flight to Middle East until 23:59 hours on March 1. “In view of the current situation in the Middle East, Air India has cancelled all flights to destinations in the region until 2359 hours on 1 March. We are closely monitoring developments and remain in continuous coordination with the relevant authorities,” it said.

Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors.

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Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com.

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Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities:

Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University
Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication
Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta

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