Air India's suspension of service is "due to a combination of operational factors, to ensure the reliability and integrity" of the airline.

The suspension will mean there are no flights between the two capital cities by an Indian airline, and comes amid rising tensions over U.S. President Donald Trump's high tariffs on Indian imports. Air India,

To ensure continued connectivity to Washington DC, Air India will offer one-stop travel options in partnership with major US carriers including Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Air Lines. These routes will transit via four key US gateway cities,