New Delhi, May 27
Air India will temporarily reduce a significant number of its domestic and international flights between June and August 2026 due to rising operational expenses driven by high fuel prices, sources said on Wednesday. According to sources, the airline is expected to cut around 20 to 22 percent of its domestic flight operations, while international services may see a reduction of nearly 27 percent during the same period.
Air India currently operates around 4,400 weekly flights, including nearly 3,600 domestic services and around 800 international flights.
In a statement, the airline said it has decided to rationalize operations on select domestic routes, following earlier adjustments to some international services.
The airline said the decision was taken in view of the continued impact of elevated fuel prices on its overall operations. It added that flight frequencies may be restored once operational conditions improve and demand stabilizes.
Air India also assured passengers affected by the changes that they would be offered alternative flight options, complimentary date changes, or full refunds, wherever applicable.
The airline said it will continue to monitor market demand and operating conditions over the coming months before taking any further decisions on route frequencies.
