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More flight cuts loom at Air India amid cost pressures
Air India reduced international flights by 10–12% in April and May 2026. The airline says it will further trim schedules for June and July due to higher fuel prices and longer flight paths, which have increased operating costs. The CEO said the airspace and jet-fuel price situation are extremely challenging, leaving no choice but more cuts.
Why It Matters
The moves highlight ongoing cost pressures in aviation and could affect international connectivity and profitability for Indian carriers.
Timeline
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Air India CEO warns of further June–July flight cuts
May 1, 2026
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson told employees in an internal communication that the airspace and jet-fuel price situation remain extremely challenging, leaving the airline with no choice but to further trim schedules for June and July, on top of the April–May cuts.
Air India reduces international flights by 10–12% in April and May 2026
April 2026
Air India reduced international flights by 10–12% during April and May 2026, on top of existing cuts already enforced in April and May because many international flights had become unprofitable to operate.