According to a report on the "simpleflying" website on December 28, the United States is preparing to launch 5G wireless services on January 5. Experts from the aviation sector requested that the plan be postponed until the aircraft safety issues are resolved. In view of the launch of 5G, the FAA's directives on landing at certain US airports may also affect Air India's flights.

Airlines around the world are closely following discussions surrounding the implementation of 5G wireless services in the United States. Many people believe that 5G's C-band spectrum uses frequencies only a few hundred megahertz lower than the protected aviation spectrum, which may cause flight delays, diversions or cancellations.

Air India is the only airline in India operating in the United States. After a recent FAA directive outlined the possibility of landing restrictions at certain airports during periods of low visibility, Air India may also face Delay. This will mean that these ultra-long-distance flights will have more detailed route planning in the final critical stage of landing.