Air India is reducing domestic flight capacity during summer as it cites sustained pressure from higher fuel prices linked to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Multiple reports say the airline temporarily cuts domestic flight frequencies by about 22% between June and August, describing the move as a rationalisation of schedules in response to operating cost inflation and broader uncertainty affecting aviation operations.
Several outlets also note that Air India has already adjusted international services, with its international operations reduced by around 27% in the same period, before turning to domestic capacity reductions. The changes are presented as temporary schedule adjustments intended to maintain stability while fuel costs remain high.
Separately, reports also describe IndiGo implementing temporary schedule changes that reduce international capacity by nearly 17% as rising costs affect overall operations. Together, the coverage reflects a broader industry response in which airlines trim schedules and frequencies to manage fuel-driven cost pressures and conflict-related operational challenges in the region.
