Air India has announced a temporary rationalisation of services across several international routes from June to August 2026. The airline said the decision comes in response to continued airspace restrictions in certain regions and record high jet fuel prices affecting international operations.
According to the airline, these measures are intended to improve network stability and reduce last-minute inconvenience to passengers during a challenging operational period.
Despite the temporary reductions, Air India will continue operating more than 1,200 international flights per month. Its network will still connect five continents with regular services to North America, Europe, the UK, Australia, Southeast Asia, the Far East, SAARC countries, and Mauritius.
The airline stated that affected passengers will receive support through alternative flight options, free date changes, or full refunds, where applicable. Customers can also contact Air India’s 24×7 support centre and digital channels for assistance.
North America Route Changes
Services Reduced (Frequency Cuts)
| Route | Change | Effective Period |
| Delhi to San Francisco | 10 → 7 weekly flights | Through August |
| Delhi to Toronto | 10 → 5 weekly flights | Through July |
| Delhi to Vancouver | 7 → 5 weekly flights | Ongoing adjustment period |
Temporary Suspensions
- Delhi to Chicago
- Delhi to Newark
- Mumbai to New York (JFK)
Services Increased
Mumbai to Newark service will increase significantly, growing from 3 weekly flights to a daily operation with 7 weekly flights.
No Change in the Schedule
Delhi to New York (JFK) will maintain its existing daily schedule with 7 weekly flights.
Europe Route Changes
Air India will also reduce frequencies on several European routes.
| Destination (from Delhi) | Earlier Schedule | Revised Schedule |
| Paris | 14 weekly flights | 7 weekly flights |
| Copenhagen | 4 weekly flights | 3 weekly flights |
| Milan | 5 weekly flights | 4 weekly flights |
| Vienna | 4 weekly flights | 3 weekly flights |
| Zurich | 4 weekly flights | 3 weekly flights |
| Rome | 4 weekly flights | 3 weekly flights |
Australia Route Changes
Flights to Australia will also operate at lower frequencies during the June–August 2026 period.
Delhi to Melbourne
- Before: 7 flights per week (daily service)
- Now: 4 flights per week
Delhi to Sydney
- Before: 7 flights per week (daily service)
- Now: 4 flights per week
Far East, Southeast Asia and SAARC Route Changes
A large number of routes across Asia and neighbouring regions will also see adjustments.
Temporarily Suspended Services (through August):
- Delhi to Shanghai
- Chennai to Singapore
- Mumbai to Dhaka
- Delhi to Male
| Route | Previous | Revised | Timing |
| Delhi to Singapore | 24 weekly | 14 weekly | Ongoing adjustment |
| Mumbai to Singapore | 14 weekly | 7 weekly | Ongoing adjustment |
| Delhi to Bangkok | 28 weekly | 21 weekly | From July |
| Mumbai to Bangkok | 13 weekly | 7 weekly | From July |
| Delhi to Kuala Lumpur | 10 weekly | 5 weekly | Ongoing adjustment |
| Delhi to Ho Chi Minh City | 7 weekly | 4 weekly | July–August |
| Delhi to Hanoi | 5 weekly | 4 weekly | July–August |
SAARC Region Adjustments
| Route | Previous | Revised | Timing |
| Delhi to Kathmandu | 42 weekly | 28 weekly (June) → 21 weekly (July–Aug) | Phased reduction |
| Delhi to Dhaka | 7 weekly | 4 weekly | Ongoing adjustment |
| Delhi to Colombo | 14 weekly | 12 weekly | Ongoing adjustment |
| Mumbai to Colombo | 7 weekly | 4 weekly | Ongoing adjustment |
Air India says it is working with aviation authorities and partners to bring flights back to normal once conditions improve. It also said more changes could happen if things don’t improve. For now, the temporary reductions are meant to keep operations stable and reduce problems for passengers during the busy summer season.
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