Air India restores non-stop New York flights as airspace restrictions ease

Air India has resumed its non-stop flights between Delhi and Mumbai, and New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), following the reopening of previously restricted airspace. The airline had been forced to introduce technical stops, such as refueling in Rome, on some services due to operational constraints.

These interruptions caused travel times to extend up to 22 hours on affected routes. With the restoration of direct services, travel time is expected to decrease by up to five hours, allowing for more convenient and faster travel between India and the United States. Air India's flights to New York had been disrupted earlier this year when Pakistan closed its airspace to Indian carriers.

The airline has also introduced upgraded cabin offerings on its India-New York routes, including Air India's flagship Airbus A350-900 aircraft for flights from Delhi to JFK and Newark, and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft for flights from Mumbai to both JFK and Newark.