Air India will suspend services between New Delhi and Washington, D.C. from September due to aircraft shortages caused by upgrades to its Boeing planes and as Pakistan's airspace ban for Indian carriers affects its international routes.

After Air India announced the phased restoration of international flights last week following the tragic accident of AI171 in June, the Tata Group-owned carrier has announced the suspension of its services between Delhi and Washington, D.C., effective September 1, 2025, due to a combination of operational factors.