
16 Air India Flights Diverted or Returned Amid Israel’s Attack on Iran
Sixteen Air India flights were diverted or retuned to their origin amid escalating tensions post Israel’s attack on Iran.
Amid the ongoing tension after Israel carried out strikes that targeted Iran’s nuclear programme, and the subsequent closure of its airspace, 16 Air India flights are returning or being diverted on Friday (June 13, 2025).
Air India in a statement said, “We regret the inconvenience caused to our passengers due to this unforeseen disruption and are making every effort to minimize it, including providing accommodation for passengers.
Refunds on cancellation or complimentary rescheduling is also being offered to guests who opt for it. Alternative arrangements are being made to fly passengers to their destinations.”
This comes a day after another London-bound Air India plane, carrying 242 passengers and crew, including former Gujarat chief Minister Vijay Rupani, crashed into a medical college complex shortly after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday (June 13, 2025) afternoon.