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.
India’s domestic air passenger traffic climbed 1.4 percent in FY26 to 1,677.4 lakh passengers, with March 2026 traffic up 1 percent. Airlines sustained a strong load factor of 89.5 percent. International traffic dipped slightly. Aviation turbine fuel prices increased on global developments, though the overall impact on operations appears contained.
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