Air India, IndiGo, Air India Express cut flights as fuel costs surge
Major Indian airlines, including Air India, IndiGo, and Air India Express, are set to reduce domestic flight operations starting in June due to rising fuel costs and operational pressures. Air India plans to cut approximately 22% of its domestic flights, while IndiGo is expected to reduce operations by 10-13%. The adjustments are part of a temporary network rationalization aimed at managing the impact of high fuel prices and fluctuating demand.
- ▪Air India will cut around 22% of its domestic flights starting in June.
- ▪IndiGo is expected to trim domestic operations by around 10-13%.
- ▪The reductions are driven by rising aviation fuel prices and operational pressures linked to the West Asia conflict.
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Air India, IndiGo, Air India Express cut flights as fuel costs surgeOfficials also said Air India Express would reduce some domestic frequencies, though the impact would remain below 10%.Updated on: May 28, 2026 7:43 AM ISTBy HT CorrespondentShare viaCopy link Major Indian carriers, including Air India, IndiGo and Air India Express, will reduce domestic flight operations starting June amid rising fuel costs, softer seasonal demand and operational pressures linked to the West Asia conflict, officials familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.The reduction in flight operations of Indian carriers will begin in June. (Representational Photo/Bloomberg)Air India will cut around 22% of its domestic flights from next month, officials said.
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