Air India announced the gradual resumption of flights to West Asia as airspace reopens in the conflict-hit region, with most Middle East operations restarting from June 25. Flights to and from Europe are being reinstated, while services to the US East Coast and Canada will resume soon. The airline is committed to minimising disruptions and avoiding unsafe airspaces.
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