Air India To Cut 22% Domestic Flights Amid Rising Fuel Costs

New Delhi, May 27: Air India will reduce up to 22 per cent of its domestic flight operations due to rising operational costs driven by high fuel prices, sources said on Wednesday.

The airline, which is facing financial pressure, has already reduced its international services by around 27 per cent, sources added.

Air India currently operates nearly 4,400 weekly flights, including around 3,600 domestic and 800 international services.

“In continuation of our previously announced adjustments to select international services between June and August 2026, we have temporarily rationalised operations on certain domestic routes during the same period, with a reduction in frequencies on select routes,” the airline said in a statement.

According to sources, the reduction in domestic services is expected to range between 20 and 22 per cent.

The airline said the move was necessitated by the sustained impact of high fuel prices on its overall operations.

“Air India will continue to monitor demand and operating conditions closely, with a view to restoring frequencies as conditions stabilise,” the statement added.

The carrier also said passengers affected by the changes would be assisted with alternative flight arrangements, complimentary date changes or full refunds, wherever applicable. (Agencies)