Air India has cancelled several international flights scheduled for March 1, 2026, following a fresh safety review linked to the evolving situation in the Middle East. The airline says the decision was taken after assessing operational risks. Passengers are being informed directly and offered alternative options.

Here’s the full list of flights cancelled by Air India for March 01, 2026.

Why Is Air India Cancelling These Flights?

Air India says the move is part of its ongoing assessment of the situation in the Middle East.

Airspace restrictions and safety reviews often force airlines to adjust routes or suspend services temporarily. Even if the final destination is not in the Middle East, many long-haul flights pass through the region.

If routes are considered unsafe or unpredictable, airlines may choose to cancel instead of rerouting at short notice.

India–London Flights Cancelled

Flights to both Heathrow and Gatwick are affected.

• AI161 / AI162: Delhi – London Heathrow – Delhi
• AI111 / AI112: Delhi – London Heathrow – Delhi
• AI129 / AI128: Mumbai – London Heathrow – Mumbai
• AI169 / AI170: Amritsar – London Gatwick – Amritsar

If you are flying to or from London on March 1, double-check your ticket. Both directions are cancelled.

India–United States Flights Cancelled

Several nonstop services to the United States have been pulled for March 1.

• AI101 / AI102: Delhi – New York (JFK) – Delhi
• AI119 / AI116: Mumbai – New York (JFK) – Mumbai
• AI191 / AI144: Mumbai – Newark – Mumbai
• AI127 / AI126: Delhi – Chicago – Delhi (via Vienna)

These are major long-haul services, so onward domestic connections in the US may also be impacted.

India–Canada Flights Cancelled

Air India’s Delhi–Toronto services via Vienna are also cancelled for the same day.

• AI187 / AI188: Delhi – Toronto – Delhi (via Vienna)
• AI189 / AI190: Delhi – Toronto – Delhi (via Vienna)

If you were planning to travel between India and Canada, it’s important to check your booking immediately and speak to the airline about alternatives.

India–Germany Flights Cancelled

Frankfurt routes from both Delhi and Mumbai are suspended for the day.

• AI2025 / AI2026: Delhi – Frankfurt – Delhi
• AI2027 / AI2028: Mumbai – Frankfurt – Mumbai

Frankfurt is a major transit hub, so connecting travellers may face delays or rerouting.

India–France Flights Cancelled

Flights between Delhi and Frankfurt, and Mumbai and Frankfurt, will not operate on March 1.

• AI143 / AI142: Delhi – Paris – Delhi
• AI147 / AI148: Delhi – Paris – Delhi

With Frankfurt and Paris being key transit hubs, these cancellations may affect connecting passengers heading deeper into Europe.

Will More Flights Be Cancelled?

That depends on how the situation develops.

Air India says it will continue to monitor risks and issue updates based on its internal assessments. For now, only March 1 services are confirmed as cancelled under this advisory.

If you’re travelling in early March, especially on long-haul routes between India and Europe or North America, it’s wise to stay alert.

What This Means for Travellers

These cancellations apply only to flights scheduled on March 1, 2026, as of now.

If you are booked on any of the above flight numbers:

• Check your email or SMS for official updates
• Log in to your booking on the airline’s website
• Request rebooking or a refund if needed

The airline says it will continue monitoring the situation and issue further updates based on risk assessments.

For now, the safest move is simple. Verify your flight number, confirm your status, and avoid heading to the airport without checking first.