Air India, IndiGo and Air India Express are reducing domestic flights during June-August 2026 as higher fuel costs increase operational pressure. Air India plans cuts of up to 22%, while IndiGo will reduce domestic capacity by around 5-7%.Fewer flights could push ticket prices higher on key routes as airlines deal with rising fuel costs and a weaker rupee, which increased operating expenses across the sector. Show more Show less
Air India says ‘high fuel prices’ force cuts; IndiGo also reduces domestic flight capacity
Air India, IndiGo and Air India Express are reducing domestic flights during June-August 2026 as higher fuel costs increase operational pressure. Air India plans cuts of up to 22%, while IndiGo will reduce domestic capacity by around 5-7%.Fewer flights could push ticket prices higher on key routes as airlines deal with rising fuel costs and a weaker rupee, which increased operating expenses across the sector.
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