Iran-Israel War: Air India on Sunday announced that it will operate 78 additional flights on nine international routes to assist passengers amid the escalating conflict in West Asia. In a statement, the airline said that it will operate additional flights between March 10 and 18, adding capacity on key long-haul and regional routes where demand remains strong.

This announcement comes as several airlines continue to adjust their schedules due to the escalating conflict in the region.

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78 Additional Flights On 9 International Routes

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Air India said, "To support passengers amid the ongoing situation in West Asia, Air India will operate 78 additional flights on 9 routes between 10 and 18 March."

These additional flights will link India to major global destinations, including New York (JFK), London (Heathrow), Frankfurt, Paris (Charles de Gaulle), Amsterdam, Zurich, Malé and Colombo. These services will be operated on routes connecting Delhi and Mumbai with these destinations.

The airline further said that the 78 additional flights will add 17,660 seats in both directions, offering much-needed travel options for passengers when international travel capacity remains limited.

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According to the airline, the additional European services will be operated using Boeing 787-8 aircraft, while services to Malé and Colombo will be served using Airbus A320neo aircraft. The proposed flights between Delhi and New York (JFK) are planned to be operated using Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, subject to the necessary regulatory approvals.

Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer of Air India, said the airline continues to maintain its scheduled services to Europe and North America despite operational challenges.

"Despite the odds, Air India continues to maintain its scheduled services to Europe and North America, sustaining connectivity to several international gateways using alternative routings that are assessed as safe for operations," Aggarwal said.