India, May 2 -- Air India has decided to scale back its international flight operations between May and July 2026, citing surging jet fuel prices and ongoing airspace restrictions linked to geopolitical tensions.

The move comes as airlines face mounting operational challenges due to the West Asia conflict, which has forced longer flight routes and significantly increased fuel consumption. The airline is expected to reduce services on routes connecting India to Europe, North America, Australia, and Singapore.

In a message to staff, Air India CEO Campbell Wilson said that several international routes have become financially unviable. He noted that continuing such operations would only deepen losses for the airline.

"The sharp rise in jet...