As Air India faces challenges on its routes to the United States, it joins a variety of European carriers facing similar challenges with Russia. It is unknown when these issues will end, prompting airlines to take action to preserve the competitive nature of their offering in the market.

In response to the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, India on April 23 took a series of strong diplomatic and strategic measures. These included closing the Wagah-Attari border, suspending the Indus Water Treaty, and declaring all Pakistani nationals—including diplomats and defence personnel— persona non grata.