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Air India board meets as costs climb and CEO change talk heats up
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Published on 7 May 2026
A new CEO could be chosen as conflict costs bite
Air India’s board met in New Delhi to review the airline’s financial position and accelerate cost-saving measures, with a new Chief Executive Officer selection also on the agenda. The airline’s operations are being disrupted and costs are rising due to the West Asia conflict. The meeting comes as Air India continues its broader transformation plan.
- Board discussed financial health and cost-cutting strategies
- CEO transition planning appears on the meeting agenda
- West Asia conflict is disrupting operations and driving up costs
- Meeting aligns with Air India’s ongoing transformation plan
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