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Air India to cut 100 daily flights as jet fuel costs surge hard
Economy
Published on 1 May 2026
Cuts hit Australia, Europe, North America and Singapore first
Air India plans to trim about 100 daily flights as jet fuel prices keep climbing. The biggest reductions will land on routes to Europe, North America, Australia and Singapore, adding pressure to an already strained aviation sector. The Federation of Indian Airlines warns more suspensions could follow unless the government steps in to ease the cost burden.
- Air India will reduce operations by roughly 100 flights daily
- Europe, North America, Australia and Singapore face the steepest cuts
- Rising jet fuel costs are driving the decision
- Industry groups warn further suspensions without government relief
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