New Delhi, May 19 -- The West Asia war is impacting airlines worldwide, as crude prices remain north of $100 a barrel and airspace restrictions are leading to longer flying times. Indian carriers are impacted thrice over by the Pakistani airspace closure, the sliding rupee, and oil prices.

Air India, last week, announced multiple cancellations across its fleet for the period from June to August. The total number of cancellations exceeds 100 flights per week on international sectors, and some network airports are losing connections completely. These include places such as Male, Chicago and Shanghai. The global aviation landscape is navigating turbulent waters, and Air India passengers are bearing the brunt.

The announcement came a day af...