Air India to cut ~100 flights a day through mid-2026 as jet fuel spike and India-region airspace curbs make long-haul uneconomic
Air India’s CEO says a “massive rise” in jet fuel prices, paired with airspace restrictions and longer routings, is forcing international schedule cuts and threatens further reductions into June and July. The carrier plans additional trims domestically as well, reallocating capacity as bookings are rescheduled.