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Air India to slash international flights until July over ATF spike and airspace restrictions
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Published on 4 May 2026
ATF costs now bite far more deeply than before
Air India says it will trim international flight operations through June and July, citing a sharp rise in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices and airspace restrictions that make several routes unviable. CEO Campbell Wilson warned employees that lengthier itineraries and closures have already forced cuts in April and May. The airline’s group loss projection for FY ending March 2026 exceeds INR 22,000 crore.
- Air India will reduce international flights for June and July
- Rising ATF prices are a major driver of the schedule cuts
- Airspace restrictions are forcing longer routes and hurting profitability
- Group losses for FY ending March 2026 are projected above INR 22,000 crore
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