A very important news has emerged for the passengers traveling by air between India and America. Due to the major technical and operational disruption in the airspace of America, the air services there have been badly affected, which is now directly affecting the international flights to and from India to America. In view of this situation, the country’s leading airline company Air India has issued an official travel advisory for its passengers on Saturday, 14 November 2026. The airline has informed passengers through social media platform ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) and its official website that there may be a delay or change in the schedule of Air India flights operating between India and the United States (US) due to air traffic disruption in the US.
Air India has said in its official statement that due to disruption of air services in America, the arrival and departure of flights at major airports there is getting delayed. Since Air India operates non-stop flights from Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru to many major US cities, there is a possibility of flight timings being affected due to parking bays, air traffic clearance and Crew Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) at the airport. The airline has clarified that the safety of passengers is their top priority and their teams are in constant touch with US aviation authorities and airport authorities to minimize inconvenience. Air India has appealed to the passengers to check the latest status of their flight before leaving home for the airport.
Air India operates the largest air network between India and North America. The impact of this disruption in America can be seen mainly on flights on the following routes:
| Departure City (India) | Destination City (America – US) | likely to be affected |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi (DEL) | New York (JFK) and Newark (EWR) | Arrival-departure delays and impact on connecting flights |
| New Delhi (DEL) | Chicago (ORD) and Washington DC (IAD) | Possible change in schedule due to air traffic congestion |
| New Delhi / Mumbai / Bengaluru | San Francisco (SFO) | Delay in turnaround time of long haul flights |
| Mumbai(BOM) | New York (JFK) and Newark (EWR) | Airport slot clearance likely to take additional time |
In view of Air India’s advisory, passengers scheduled to fly to the US or return to India from there today or in the next 24 to 48 hours have been advised to take the following steps:
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Check Live Flight Status: Before leaving for the airport, confirm the latest timings by entering your PNR or flight number in the ‘Flight Status’ section of Air India’s official website airindia.com or Air India mobile app.
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Be careful about connecting flights: If you plan to travel onward on a domestic US airline (such as United Airlines or other partner airlines) after arriving in the US, be sure to check your connecting tickets and layover times for possible delays.
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Keep contact details updated: Make sure that you have your active mobile number and email ID entered in your booking, so that you can receive SMS and email alerts directly from the airline in case of flight re-schedule or delay.
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Get Help from Customer Care: For any emergency assistance or ticket re-booking information, passengers can contact Air India’s 24×7 customer care number +91 11 6932 9333 or Air India’s toll-free number +1 888 634 1407.