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Air India and IndiGo will reduce domestic and international flight operations between June
May 27, 2026: Air India and IndiGo are set to reduce flight operations between June and August 2026 due to rising aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices. According to reports, Air India will cut up to 22 per cent of its domestic flights during the period, while IndiGo plans to reduce domestic capacity by around 5 to 7 per cent.
IndiGo has also reportedly reduced its international operations by nearly 17 per cent as airlines continue to face mounting pressure from elevated fuel costs. Aviation turbine fuel remains one of the biggest operational expenses for carriers, significantly impacting profitability and route planning.
The move is expected to affect flight availability across domestic and international routes during the peak travel season. Both airlines are now reworking operational and network strategies to balance rising costs with passenger demand, highlighting the growing financial pressure on the aviation sector.