Articles tagged with "air india"

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Air India's pay cuts trigger pilot revolts, deepen crisis

Air India faces mass pilot resignations and cabin crew strikes following 57% pay cuts. Safety incidents, including a fatal crash and maintenance violations, have led to a record $2.8 billion loss.

June 12, 2026

Air India slashes domestic flights amid Iran war fuel price spike

Mounting fuel costs triggered by escalating Middle East tensions have pushed Air India to temporarily scale back several domestic routes alongside earlier international flight reductions.

May 27, 2026

Air India cuts some international routes as fuel prices bite

Air India will suspend and reduce several international routes between June and August as soaring jet fuel prices, regional conflict and airspace restrictions strain the carrier’s profitability and operations.

May 13, 2026

Pakistan has extended restrictions on Indian aircraft, keeping its airspace closed to all Indian civil and military flights until March 23. (PIA)

Pakistan extends airspace ban for Indian flights until March 23

Indian carriers have been forced to reroute flights along longer paths, increasing flight times and operational costs, due to extra fuel stops.

February 19, 2026

Air India seeks sensitive Chinese airspace as Pakistan ban costs mount

As a result of the airspace restrictions, some Air India routes are becoming financially unsustainable.

November 19, 2025