Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Air India Ends Bengaluru-San Francisco Non-Stop Flights
Air India is stopping its direct flights between Bengaluru and San Francisco.
This route was popular with IT professionals and families.
The airline doesn't have enough planes to keep running this long flight.
Passengers will now have to take connecting flights, which might take longer and cost more.
Other airlines like British Airways and Emirates might benefit from this change.
Air India is also increasing flights from Delhi to San Francisco.
The airline is facing some challenges, like not getting new planes on time.
The situation might change if the war in Ukraine ends, allowing other airlines to start flying to Bengaluru.
Air India will stop non-stop flights between Bengaluru and San Francisco by February 2026.
The route was popular with IT professionals and families visiting friends and relatives.
Air India lacks sufficient aircraft to maintain the long-haul route, especially after Pakistani airspace closure.
Passengers will now need to take connecting flights via Delhi and Vienna, increasing travel time and costs.
Other airlines like British Airways, Emirates, and Qatar Airways may benefit from this change.
- Who
- Air India
- What
- End of non-stop flights between Bengaluru and San Francisco
- When
- Ending February 2026
- Where
- Bengaluru, San Francisco
- Why
- Lack of aircraft and operational challenges
- Route
- Bengaluru-San Francisco
- Passengers (12 months)
- 150,000
- Air India Passengers (July-September 2025)
- 14,000
- Total Passengers (12 months)
- 63,000
- Air India Market Share
- 43%
- Current Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Seats per Flight
- 344 (First: 4, Business: 35, Economy: 305)
- End Date
- February 2026