Air India has announced a fresh round of temporary changes to its international network, including the suspension of services on six overseas routes and
reductions in select flight operations during the June-August period. The airline said the decision comes as mounting operational challenges continue to affect the feasibility of running certain long-haul services. The move follows earlier route adjustments already implemented by the carrier on some international sectors. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Air India pointed to multiple pressures weighing on its international business. The airline said, “A combination of factors, including continued airspace restrictions over certain regions and record high jet fuel prices for international operations, are significantly impacting the commercial viability of certain planned services.” The carrier has been dealing with longer flying times and higher operating expenses due to restrictions over key international air corridors amid the US and Iran conflict. At the same time, elevated aviation turbine fuel prices have increased the cost burden on global routes. Six International Routes Temporarily Suspended As part of the latest operational review, Air India will temporarily halt services on six international routes until August. These include flights connecting Delhi and Chicago, Mumbai and New York, Delhi and Shanghai, Chennai and Singapore, Mumbai and Dhaka, as well as Delhi and Male. The airline has clarified that these suspensions are temporary and are being introduced as part of a broader effort to streamline operations during a challenging period for international aviation. According to the airline, it will still operate more than 1,200 international flights every month across its global network. Its remaining schedule includes 33 weekly flights to North America, 47 weekly services to Europe, and 57 weekly flights to the United Kingdom. The carrier will also continue operating eight weekly flights to Australia, along with 158 weekly services covering the Far East, Southeast Asia, and SAARC destinations. In addition, Air India said it will maintain seven weekly flights to Mauritius in Africa.
