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,

Despite the suspension of direct flights to Washington, D.C., Air India said passengers will have access to one-stop connections to the city via other U.S. gateways, including Chicago, Newark, New York and San Francisco, thanks to partnerships with airlines such as Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.