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Air India did not cancel all flights till July 2026 viral claim debunked

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Published on 12 May 2026
Air India did not cancel all flights till July 2026 viral claim debunked

Only some routes got cut not the entire network

A viral post claims Air India has cancelled all international flights until July 2026. But the airline has not grounded its global operations. Instead, it has temporarily reduced services on specific routes as costs rise and geopolitical tensions persist. Flights to key destinations are still operating, though some long-haul sectors are seeing lower frequency.

  • The July 2026 shutdown claim is misleading
  • Air India cut capacity only on select international routes
  • Rising costs and geopolitical tensions are cited drivers
  • Major destinations continue with reduced long-haul frequency
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