Air India to reduce domestic flights by up to 22% amid rising fuel costs

Air India says it will temporarily reduce the number of its domestic flights by 20 to 22 per cent as the airline faces increasing aviation fuel prices and higher operating costs.

The airline said it has already reduced some international flight operations by nearly 27 per cent as part of broader cost-management measures. According to the company, the decision was taken due to sustained high fuel prices, which have increased the cost of operating flights across several routes.

In a statement issued Wednesday, Air India said flight frequencies on selected domestic and international routes will be reduced between June and August 2026. The airline added it will continue monitoring passenger demand and operating conditions before making further scheduling decisions.

Air India said it currently operates about 4,400 flights each week, including approximately 3,600 domestic and 800 international services.