United is extending the suspension of service to New Delhi until July.
A flight attendant just forwarded me the following update:
As we previously reported, seasonal winds and the continued closure of Pakistani airspace have caused us to suspend our EWR-DEL (New Delhi) service. To minimize the inconveniences for our customers, we are extending the suspension of service between these two cities through July 2 eastbound and July 3 westbound. Customers may continue to visit united.com or check our mobile app to see the latest updates.
Recall, the original reason for suspension:
Due to seasonal winds and the continued closure of Pakistani airspace, we currently are unable to operate our flights between EWR and DEL (New Delhi) while meeting crew flying time requirements. Beginning Friday, we will suspend the service for two weeks but will continue to closely monitor the situation and remain in contact with U.S. government authorities and our international partners. We are continuing to operate our EWR-BOM (Mumbai) service; nonstop flying on that route resumes today.
We are reaching out directly to our customers booked on the EWR-DEL flights to provide alternate travel options, including rebooking on our Star Alliance partners or providing full refunds. Customers may also visit united.com or check our mobile app to see the latest updates.
Some notes if you don’t want to read the blurb above:
- The suspension will extend to July 2nd (eastbound) / July 3rd (westbound)
- Mumbai service will continue
- If your flight is canceled, United will rebook you on another Star Alliance partner
- Full refunds are also available
- Changes can be made over the phone, on united.com, or on the mobile app (in theory)
CONCLUSION
I had a feeling the delay would be extended. Let’s hope this is the final extension…
I had United flight from New Delhi to Newark for July 6th, which started showing up as waitlisted on app. However when I spoke to United today they told me the flights over Pak airspace are canceled for July flights. So i gather flight cancellation is extended.
It seems MUM to EWR is also cancelled without any further information. I was booked on June 20th 11:20 flt UA049. It first got delayed to 8:00 AM next day (today) then upon reaching airport from another city I find out that the flight is cancelled. The app doesn’t give any rebooking options on other star alliance flights, nor is their any information on ticket reimbursements or hotel expense reimbursement.