<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>印度航空將從 9 月 1 日起暫停其德里至華盛頓特區的直飛航班，原因是由於機艙改造項目導致的飛機短缺以及巴基斯坦空域關閉帶來的運營挑戰。該航空公司正在升級 26 架波音 787-8 夢想飛機，其中一些將停飛至 2026 年底。乘客將獲得替代方案或退款，而通過其他城市前往華盛頓的中轉航班仍將可用。前往其他北美目的地的直飛航班將繼續運營。根據首席執行官坎貝爾·威爾遜的説法，波音機隊沒有發現安全隱患</p>

印度航空將從 9 月 1 日起暫停德里至華盛頓的直航航班：以下是原因