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Air India To Suspend Washington Flights

Air India To Suspend Washington Flights

Cedar News3 days ago
Air India will suspend its non-stop Delhi–Washington, DC service from September 1, citing a shortage of aircraft due to an ongoing retrofit programme and operational challenges from the continued closure of Pakistan's airspace. The airline is upgrading 26 of its Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners under a $400 million overhaul to improve reliability and customer experience, which will keep several planes grounded until at least late 2026.
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