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Air India and IndiGo reduce the number of domestic flights in June and July due to high fuel prices
May 28th 2026
Air India will cut 22%, while IndiGo will cut 7%-10% of the domestic flights planned for June and July, India’s media and Reuters reported, based on unofficial sources. Read More » The move is due to the rise in jet fuel prices driven by the war in Iran. The cuts could tighten seat availability on some domestic routes and keep fares elevated during the busy summer travel period, even as airlines try to avoid flying loss-making services. Air India did not officially confirm the scale of the cuts, telling Reuters it had “temporarily rationalized operations on certain domestic routes” between June and August. “These adjustments are driven by the sustained impact of high fuel prices on overall operations. Air India will continue to monitor demand and operating conditions closely, with a view to restoring frequencies as conditions stabilize,” the airline’s spokesperson said. IndiGo did not immediately respond to a request for comment sent by Reuters.
