Air India will temporarily suspend and reduce flights on multiple international routes from June to August 2026, citing airspace restrictions and high jet fuel prices. The airline says the changes are meant to strengthen network stability and will provide affected passengers with alternate options. Even with the adjustments, Air India expects to keep operating over 1,200 international flights monthly.
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.
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