Goa, May 2 -- Air India will scale back its international flight operations between May and July due to surging jet fuel prices and restricted airspace linked to the ongoing West Asia conflict. The airline has been forced to take longer routes to destinations across Europe, North America, Australia, and Singapore, significantly increasing fuel consumption and operational costs.

Outgoing CEO Campbell Wilson said many international routes have become unprofitable, prompting the airline to cut services to limit further losses. Despite raising airfares and imposing fuel surcharges, demand has been impacted, limiting revenue recovery.

The airline group is estimated to have incurred losses exceeding Rs.22,000 crore in FY26. Industry body Fede...