

Air India to reduce domestic flight frequencies by 20% from June to August 2026 due to high fuel prices.


Air India is reducing domestic flights by up to 22 percent. This move comes as the airline faces rising operational costs from high fuel prices. International flights have also seen a reduction of around 27 percent. Passengers affected will be assisted with r…

"Air India will continue to monitor demand and operating conditions closely, with a view to restoring frequencies as conditions stabilise," it said in the statement

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