Air India to SUSPEND Delhi-Washington DC flights from September 1. Know why
The decision has been taken 'due to a combination of operational factors,' Air India said in a statement. It was also decided to suspend flights between Delhi and Washington DC to 'ensure the reliability and integrity of Air India's overall route network,' the airline said.
The decision to suspend Air India Delhi-Washington DC flights comes shortly after the airline started retrofitting of its Boeing fleet.
Air India said that the Delhi-Washington DC flight suspension was primarily due to the shortage of aircraft.
'The suspension is primarily driven by the planned shortfall in Air India's fleet, as the airline commenced retrofitting 26 of its Boeing 787-8 aircraft last month,' Air India said.
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