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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.
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.
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.
Maharashtra’s Finance Department has transferred Rs 1,600 crore to the Public Works Department to move forward with acquiring Air India’s iconic south Mumbai building, with a draft agreement expected to go out for legal vetting and a signing likely within two weeks.
Singapore Airlines Group has seconded operations executives into key Air India operational roles, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The move comes as Air India faces record losses and heightened regulatory scrutiny, following leadership and safety oversight issues.
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