Air India rationalises international flight network till August amid airspace curbs, high fuel costs

May 13, 2026 5:03 PM

Air India rationalises international flight network till August amid airspace curbs, high fuel costs

Air India on Wednesday announced a temporary rationalisation of its international flight network between June and August, citing continued airspace restrictions over certain regions and record-high jet fuel prices affecting international operations. The airline said the adjustments have been introduced to improve operational stability and minimise last-minute inconvenience to passengers amid the challenging global aviation environment. Despite the temporary cuts, Air India said it will continu...

International flights bound for Amritsar diverted to Delhi, schools along Pak border in Punjab shut

May 7, 2025 8:48 AM

International flights bound for Amritsar diverted to Delhi, schools along Pak border in Punjab shut

In view of the prevailing situation, two international flights en route to Amritsar were diverted to Delhi on Wednesday, and educational institutions along the Pakistan border shut. Air India, in a statement, said it has cancelled all its flights to and from Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh and Rajkot till noon. Authorities in Punjab have announced that all schools, colleges and educational institutions in regions along the international border with Pakistan h...