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Air India cuts ~100 daily flights June–August 2026 amid West Asia airspace restrictions and higher fuel costs

Air India is trimming international capacity starting June 2026, temporarily cutting services across multiple routes through August and suspending/reducing dozens more through the same period. Reports cite airspace restrictions tied to Middle East conflict, record fuel prices, and loss pressure during network turnaround efforts, including long-haul cuts.

2026-05-12T22:39:16.706146-07:00

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BBC: Unresolved June 2025 Ahmedabad 787-8 crash triggers pressure on Air India turnaround

2026-05-13T02:04:07.957614-07:00

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Fiji Airways and WestJet to launch codeshare from May 2026, linking Nadi–Vancouver and expanding Canada–South Pacific connectivi

2026-05-12T00:27:01.810385-07:00

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Air India appoints new SVP Engineering

2026-05-10T08:53:40.509987-07:00

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BBC: Unresolved June 2025 Ahmedabad 787-8 crash triggers pressure on Air India turnaround A BBC report says Air India is heading into the first anniversary of the June 2025 Boeing 787-8 crash near Ahmedabad—an accident that killed 260 people with causes still officially unresolved. The uncertainty is adding to operational and financial strain as the carrier tries to execute its turnaround.

2026-05-13T02:04:07.957614-07:00

BBC: Unresolved June 2025 Ahmedabad 787-8 crash triggers pressure on Air India turnaround

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Air India cuts ~100 daily flights June–August 2026 amid West Asia airspace restrictions and higher fuel costs Air India is trimming international capacity starting June 2026, temporarily cutting services across multiple routes through August and suspending/reducing dozens more through the same period. Reports cite airspace restrictions tied to Middle East conflict, record fuel prices, and loss pressure during network turnaround efforts, including long-haul cuts.

2026-05-12T22:39:16.706146-07:00

Air India cuts ~100 daily flights June–August 2026 amid West Asia airspace restrictions and higher fuel costs

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Fiji Airways and WestJet to launch codeshare from May 2026, linking Nadi–Vancouver and expanding Canada–South Pacific connectivi Fiji Airways and Canada’s WestJet have signed a new codeshare agreement set to begin service in May 2026. It will cover international travel between Nadi and Vancouver, alongside domestic connections within Canada, aiming to expand one-stop itineraries across the South Pacific and Canada.

2026-05-12T00:27:01.810385-07:00

Fiji Airways and WestJet to launch codeshare from May 2026, linking Nadi–Vancouver and expanding Canada–South Pacific connectivi

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Air India appoints new SVP Engineering Air India has named a new senior vice president for engineering, strengthening leadership over the carrier’s technical function. The move signals continued focus on aircraft sustainment and engineering execution as Air India works through post-privatisation fleet and restoration commitments.

2026-05-10T08:53:40.509987-07:00

Air India appoints new SVP Engineering

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Air India retires last B777-200LR

2026-05-06T19:49:42.395826-07:00

Air India retires last B777-20

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Air India launches five-times-weekly nonstop service between India and Hanoi Air India has inaugurated a new five-times-weekly nonstop route to Hanoi, touching down in Vietnam’s capital for the first time. The launch expands the carrier’s direct India–Vietnam connectivity, adding a fresh long-haul option for passengers and network partners.

2026-05-04T11:11:22.030776-07:00

Air India launches five-times-weekly nonstop service between India and Hanoi

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Air India to cut ~100 flights/day from June, expand schedule reductions through July 2026 as jet-fuel spike and West Asia airspa Air India plans to reduce about 100 daily services starting in June, with further long-haul schedule trimming through July 2026 as surging turbine fuel prices and West Asia airspace restrictions make routes unprofitable. The May 7 board meeting will assess FY26 financials, cost cuts including unbundling meals and lounge access, and CEO succession.

2026-05-02T18:32:22.361639-07:00

Air India to cut ~100 flights/day from June, expand schedule reductions through July 2026 as jet-fuel spike and West Asia airspa

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Air India warns AERA that Navi Mumbai airport charges and “split-airport” inefficiencies may deter airline expansion Air India Group has told India’s airports regulator (AERA) that higher airport charges, weak surface connectivity, and inefficiencies created by Mumbai’s “split-airport” setup could reduce airline interest in scaling operations at Mumbai D. B. Patil (Navi Mumbai). The filing frames cost and access as key constraints on growth.

2026-04-30T23:39:08.765904-07:00

Air India warns AERA that Navi Mumbai airport charges and “split-airport” inefficiencies may deter airline expansion

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Air India cuts ~100 daily flights June–August 2026 amid West Asia airspace restrictions and higher fuel costs

BBC: Unresolved June 2025 Ahmedabad 787-8 crash triggers pressure on Air India turnaround

Fiji Airways and WestJet to launch codeshare from May 2026, linking Nadi–Vancouver and expanding Canada–South Pacific connectivi

Air India appoints new SVP Engineering

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