Air India, the flag carrier of India, has decided to reduce its long-haul schedule through July 2026 as escalating fuel prices and airspace constraints place sustained pressure on operating margins.
In a message to employees, Chief Executive Officer Campbell Wilson said the airline had already scaled back some flying in April and May, but deteriorating operating conditions have forced additional reductions in the coming months. According to the CEO, higher fuel prices, combined with longer routings caused by restricted airspace, have significantly weakened route economics across Air India’s international network.
The cuts will affect a total of 100 key international services linking India with Europe and North America, as well as several routes to Australia and Asia.
The operational disruption is being driven by a combination of cost escalation and geopolitical restrictions. Aviation turbine fuel prices have climbed sharply in recent months as global oil prices continue to change unpredictably, and concerns have grown over supply disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz.
03/05/2026 Gabriele Petrauskaite/AeroTime
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