India, May 2 -- Air India, owned by the Tata Group, will reduce its international flight operations in June and July due to a sharp rise in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices and ongoing airspace restrictions that have rendered several routes unprofitable, according to media reports.

Air India CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson told staff that the airline has "no choice but to trim schedules in June and July" amid mounting operational challenges, reported India Today.

The carrier had already scaled back some services in April and May amid rising jet fuel costs and restricted flight paths.

India's aviation sector has raised concerns over sustained increases in fuel prices, warning of potential disruptions across multiple carriers...