Congress slams Centre as Air India cuts international flights citing fuel and airspace constraints

Fuel prices spike while airspace limits bite

Air India has cut international flights until July, blaming a sharp jump in jet fuel prices and airspace restrictions. The airline’s CEO said rising costs are driving the changes, with domestic services also impacted though less severely. Air India has responded by raising fares and introducing fuel surcharges to offset expenses, drawing criticism from Congress over “gross mismanagement.”