A Mumbai-London Air India flight is returning to Mumbai after flying for around 3 hours, as Iran has closed its airspace following Israel's attack. The flight AI130 departed from Mumbai at 1 am and is now on the way back. Many other airlines like the Emirates, Lufthansa, flydubai and El AI have also suspended operations, rerouted or diverted flights following developing regional tensions. Here are a few other Air India flights diverted or returning to their origin airports.

AI102 - New York - Delhi - Diverted to Sharjah
AI116 - New York - Mumbai - Diverted to Jeddah
AI2018 - London Heathrow - Diverted to Mumbai
AI129 - Mumbai - London Heathrow - Returning to Mumbai
AI119 - Mumbai - New York - Returning to Mumbai
AI103 - Delhi - Washington - Returning to Delhi
AI106 - Newark - Delhi - Returning to Delhi
AI188 - Vancouver-Delhi – Diverting to Jeddah
AI101 – Delhi-New York – Diverting to Frankfurt/Milan
AI126 – Chicago-Delhi – Diverting to Jeddah

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AI132 – London Heathrow-Bengaluru – Diverted to Sharjah
AI2016 – London Heathrow-Delhi – Diverted to Vienna
AI104 – Washington-Delhi – Diverted to Vienna
AI190 – Toronto-Delhi – Diverted to Frankfurt
AI189 – Delhi-Toronto – Returning to Delhi

In a press release, Air India said it regrets the inconvenience caused to passengers."Refunds on cancellation or complimentary rescheduling are also being offered to guests who opt for it. Alternative arrangements are being made to fly passengers to their destinations," said the release. Flyers can also check their flight status here.
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