Air India to reduce domestic flights by around 22% amid high fuel prices
Air India will reduce its domestic flights by approximately 22% due to high fuel prices. This decision follows a previous reduction of 27% in international flights, influenced by geopolitical tensions. The airline aims to manage operational costs while monitoring demand for potential adjustments in the future.
- ▪Air India is cutting around 22% of its domestic flights starting next month.
- ▪The airline has also reduced 27% of its international flights due to rising jet fuel prices.
- ▪Air India reported an annual record loss of over $2 billion for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
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- ▪ Flights affected: Air India reduces domestic frequency amid rising fuel prices — Times of India — Top
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Air India to reduce domestic flights by around 22% amid high fuel pricesThe airline has also reduced 27% of its international flights against the backdrop of the US-Israeli attack on Iran, which drove a surge in jet fuel pricesPublished on: May 27, 2026 3:30 PM ISTBy Neha LM TripathiShare viaCopy link Air India, the country’s only full-service carrier, will reduce its domestic flights by around 22% starting next month, the airline announced on Wednesday, days after reducing 27% of its international flights to mitigate the impact of high fuel prices on overall operations.Air India said it has temporarily rationalised operations on certain domestic routes.
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