Air India Cuts Over 100 International Flights Till August 2026; Check Full List Of Affected Routes

Air India has announced a major rationalisation of its international flight operations between June and August 2026 due to continued airspace restrictions and record-high aviation fuel prices. The airline said the temporary adjustments have been made to improve operational stability and reduce last-minute inconvenience for passengers.

According to Air India, the ongoing geopolitical situation, restricted international airspace and soaring jet fuel costs have significantly impacted the commercial viability of several planned international services.

Despite the temporary cuts, the airline clarified that it will continue operating more than 1,200 international flights every month across five continents.

Why Air India Is Reducing International Flights

Air India said that the temporary network changes have been implemented due to continued operational challenges linked to restricted airspace over certain regions and historically high jet fuel prices affecting long-haul international operations.

The development comes amid rising tensions in West Asia, forcing airlines globally to reroute flights around restricted Iranian and Iraqi airspace, and increasing flying time and operational expenses.

Air India International Flights To North America Affected

Several major North American routes will witness reductions or temporary suspensions over the coming months as per the press release.

• Delhi-Chicago flights have been temporarily suspended.
• Delhi-San Francisco flights were reduced from 10 weekly services to 7 weekly services through August.
• Delhi-Toronto flights were reduced from 10 weekly flights to 5 weekly flights through July before returning to daily operations in August.
• Delhi-Vancouver services were reduced from 7 weekly flights to 5 weekly flights.
• Mumbai-Newark flights increased from 3 weekly flights to daily operations.
• Delhi-Newark and Mumbai-New York (JFK) services temporarily suspended.
• Delhi-New York (JFK) continues operating daily.

Europe Routes Witness Major Reductions

Air India has also reduced operations on multiple European routes:

• Delhi-Paris flights were reduced from 14 weekly services to 7 weekly services.
• Delhi-Copenhagen reduced from 4 weekly flights to 3 weekly flights.
• Delhi-Milan reduced from 5 weekly flights to 4 weekly flights.
• Delhi-Vienna was reduced from 4 weekly flights to 3 weekly flights.
• Delhi-Zurich reduced from 4 weekly flights to 3 weekly flights.
• Delhi-Rome was reduced from 4 weekly flights to 3 weekly flights.

Australia Flights Reduced

Flights connecting India and Australia will also see temporary reductions.

• Delhi-Melbourne flights reduced from daily operations to 4 weekly flights.
• Delhi-Sydney flights reduced from 7 weekly flights to 4 weekly flights.

Singapore, Bangkok, Shanghai Among Asian Routes Hit

Several Far East, Southeast Asia and SAARC routes are also impacted under Air India's temporary network adjustment plan.

• Delhi-Shanghai temporarily suspended through August.
• Delhi-Singapore flights reduced from 24 weekly services to 14 weekly services.
• Mumbai-Singapore reduced from 14 weekly flights to 7 weekly flights.
• Chennai-Singapore temporarily suspended through August.
• Delhi-Bangkok reduced from 28 weekly flights to 21 weekly flights from July.
• Mumbai-Bangkok reduced from 13 weekly flights to 7 weekly flights from July.
• Delhi-Kuala Lumpur reduced from 10 weekly flights to 5 weekly flights.
• Delhi-Ho Chi Minh City reduced from 7 weekly flights to 4 weekly flights during July and August.
• Delhi-Hanoi was reduced from 5 weekly flights to 4 weekly flights.

Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka And Maldives Routes Also Affected

Air India has also announced cuts across South Asian destinations:

• Delhi-Kathmandu flights were reduced from 42 weekly flights to 28 weekly flights in June and further reduced to 21 weekly flights during July and August.
• Delhi-Dhaka has been reduced from 7 weekly flights to 4 weekly flights.
• Mumbai-Dhaka temporarily suspended through August.
• Mumbai-Colombo reduced from 7 weekly flights to 4 weekly flights.
• Delhi-Colombo reduced from 14 weekly flights to 12 weekly flights.
• Delhi-Malé temporarily suspended through August.

Air India Assures Support For Affected Passengers

The airline said passengers impacted by cancellations or rescheduled services will receive assistance through alternative Air India flights wherever feasible. Customers will also be eligible for free date changes or full refunds, depending on their booking conditions.