Air India braces for Iran war shock with furloughs salary cuts and 20 percent fewer flights

Flights may shrink by 20 percent for months

Air India is weighing sweeping cost cuts as the Iran war strains aviation demand and finances. The airline is reportedly considering furloughs for nontechnical staff, reduced pay for senior executives, lower bonuses, and a sharp drop in capacity—cutting flights by more than 20% over the next three months.