New Delhi: Air India announces a further reduction of flight in the upcoming months of June-July, in view of soaring fuel prices and longer flight routes that have degraded the business.
“We have reduced some flying for April and May…massive rise in jet fuel prices which, together with airspace closures and longer flying routes, have caused many of our international flights to become unprofitable to operate,” he told the staff in a message.
“We very much regret the disruption to our customers’ plans and our crew’s rosters, and hope that the Middle East situation settles – and the Strait of Hormuz opens – soon so that we can get back to a more normal state,” Wilson added. He further noted that the situation remains extremely challenging forcing the airlines to take additional steps.
According to reports, Air India has estimated have incurred a loss of over Rs 22,000 crore in the financial year 2026.
The news of Air India trimming its international operations follows the recent address by the Federation of Indian Airlines to the Ministry of Civil Aviation highlighting the current situation aviation fuel prices. The organization stated operating flights at current fuel prices is ‘completely unviable’.
The price of ATF or jet fuel for international airlines was increased by 5% on Friday, marking the second consecutive monthly hike in response to the rise by oil companies. There was no change in ATF prices for domestic airlines.
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