Routes across North America, Europe, and Asia have been cut as the airline aims to maintain schedule stability.
Air India has announced temporary reductions and suspensions on several international routes between June and August 2026, citing airspace restrictions and record-high jet fuel prices affecting global operations.
The airline said the decision is intended to improve schedule stability and reduce last-minute disruptions for passengers amid ongoing operational challenges.
Despite the cuts, Air India confirmed that it will continue operating over 1,200 international flights each month across five continents.
North American routes will see significant adjustments, with several long-haul services being reduced or suspended in the coming months.
The Delhi–Chicago service has been temporarily suspended, while Delhi–San Francisco flights will be reduced from 10 weekly frequencies to seven through August.
North American routes will see major changes under Air India’s revised schedule. The Delhi–Chicago service has been temporarily suspended, while Delhi–San Francisco flights will be reduced from 10 to 7 weekly services through August.
Delhi–Toronto flights will operate five times a week through July before returning to daily operations in August, and Delhi–Vancouver services will be reduced from seven to five weekly flights. In a network reshuffle, Mumbai–Newark services will increase from three weekly flights to daily operations. Meanwhile, Delhi–Newark and Mumbai–New York (JFK) services will be temporarily suspended, while Delhi–New York (JFK) will continue at seven weekly flights.
In Europe, Air India has scaled back operations across several routes, including Paris, Copenhagen, Milan, Vienna, Zurich, and Rome. Delhi–Paris services will be reduced from 14 weekly flights to seven, with other European destinations also seeing moderate frequency cuts through the summer period.
Delhi–Paris services have been reduced from 14 weekly flights to 7.
Delhi–Copenhagen will now operate 3 times a week instead of 4, while Delhi–Milan has been reduced from 5 to 4 weekly flights. Delhi–Vienna and Delhi–Zurich will both operate 3 weekly flights instead of 4, and Delhi–Rome has also been reduced from 4 to 3 weekly services.
In the Australia sector, Delhi–Melbourne and Delhi–Sydney flights have been cut from daily operations to four times a week.
Across Asia, Southeast Asia, and SAARC routes, Air India has announced a mix of suspensions and reduced frequencies. Delhi–Shanghai and Chennai–Singapore services will remain suspended through August, while flights to cities including Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Kathmandu, Dhaka, Colombo, Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh City will operate on reduced schedules. Delhi–Malé and Mumbai–Dhaka services have also been temporarily suspended.
Delhi–Shanghai services will remain temporarily suspended through August.
Delhi–Singapore flights will be reduced from 24 to 14 weekly services, while Mumbai–Singapore will be cut from 14 to 7 weekly flights. Chennai–Singapore services will also remain suspended through August.
Delhi–Bangkok operations will be reduced from 28 to 21 weekly flights from July, and Mumbai–Bangkok will be cut from 13 to 7 weekly services. Delhi–Kuala Lumpur flights will be reduced from 10 to 5 weekly. Delhi–Ho Chi Minh City will operate 4 weekly flights in July and August instead of 7, while Delhi–Hanoi will be reduced from 5 to 4 weekly services.
Delhi–Kathmandu flights will be reduced from 42 to 28 weekly in June, and further down to 21 weekly in July and August. Delhi–Dhaka services will also be reduced from 7 to 4 weekly flights, while Mumbai–Dhaka remains suspended through August.
Delhi–Colombo will operate 12 weekly flights instead of 14, and Mumbai–Colombo will be reduced from 7 to 4 weekly services. Delhi–Malé services will remain suspended through August.
Air India said affected passengers will be offered alternative flight options where possible, along with complimentary date changes or full refunds depending on booking conditions. Support remains available via its 24×7 contact centre and digital channels.
The airline added that further network adjustments may be introduced as it continues working with regulators, airports, and industry partners to restore full capacity when conditions improve.
However, the airline warned that further adjustments may be made if current operational challenges continue.
