Air India plans additional cuts to international flights in June and July after a 10-12% reduction in April and May. The move comes amid rising fuel prices and longer flight paths that have increased operating costs and hurt profitability. CEO Campbell Wilson informed employees of the challenging situation in an internal communication.
Air India implemented a 10-12% reduction in international flights for April and May. The airline is now preparing further cuts for June and July due to soaring jet fuel prices and longer flight paths.
CEO Campbell Wilson told employees in an internal communication, “The airspace and jet-fuel price situation remain extremely challenging, leaving us no choice but to further trim schedules for June and July.” He noted this is on top of the existing cuts for April and May.
Many international flights have "become unprofitable to operate," Wilson said. These cost pressures are impacting the carrier's profitability.