Air India to slash 22% of domestic flights, 27% international over June–Aug 2026 on fuel costs

Tata-owned carrier will temporarily pull capacity from its ~4,400 weekly schedule — roughly 3,600 domestic and 800 international flights — citing sustained high fuel prices. Affected passengers get rebooking, date changes or refunds, signaling margin pressure across Indian aviation.

— Filed Wed, 27 May, 2026, 13:33 IST · Source BL · Consumer & Economy · Updated

Tata-owned Air India will temporarily cut up to 22% of domestic flights and 27% of international services between June-August 2026, citing sustained high fuel prices. Affected passengers will be re-accommodated, offered date changes, or refunds.

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