<div id="readability-page-1"><div id="parent_top_div"><p>Air India will suspend its non-stop service between Delhi and Washington, DC, from September 1, citing aircraft shortages from a major cabin retrofit programme and operational challenges caused by the continued closure of Pakistani airspace.</p> <p>  The Tata Group-owned carrier said the decision was necessary “to ensure the reliability and integrity” of its overall route network.</p> <h2>  Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners upgrades, Pak airspace closure</h2> <p>  The airline said 26 of its Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners are undergoing upgrades to enhance passenger comfort, with some aircraft to remain out of service until late 2026. The airspace closure has lengthened flight times on certain long-haul routes, adding pressure to schedules.</p><p>  “Coupled with the continued closure of airspace over Pakistan, which impacts long-haul operations by forcing longer routings, the retrofit has made it operationally challenging to maintain the Delhi–Washington service,” the airline said.</p> <h2>  Air India one-stop connections to Washington still active</h2> <p>  Passengers booked on the route beyond September 1 will be contacted and offered alternatives, including rebooking on other flights or full refunds, Air India stated.</p> <p>  While the non-stop option will cease, Air India will maintain one-stop connections to Washington via New York, Newark, Chicago, and San Francisco through partner carriers.</p> <p>  Non-stop flights to six other North American destinations, including Toronto and Vancouver, will continue.</p> <h2>  No safety concerns in  Boeing aircraft: Campbell Wilson</h2> <p>Last week, Chief Executive Campbell Wilson said that inspections of the Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 737 fleets found no safety concerns, adding that the retrofit programme remains on schedule.</p></div></div>

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<p>印度航空将从 9 月 1 日起暂停其德里至华盛顿特区的直飞航班，原因是由于机舱改造项目导致的飞机短缺以及巴基斯坦空域关闭带来的运营挑战。该航空公司正在升级 26 架波音 787-8 梦想飞机，其中一些将停飞至 2026 年底。乘客将获得替代方案或退款，而通过其他城市前往华盛顿的中转航班仍将可用。前往其他北美目的地的直飞航班将继续运营。根据首席执行官坎贝尔·威尔逊的说法，波音机队没有发现安全隐患</p>

印度航空将从 9 月 1 日起暂停德里至华盛顿的直航航班：以下是原因