Air India has announced temporary cuts and suspensions on several international routes between June and August 2026, affecting flights to North America, Europe, Australia, and parts of Asia.
The airline says the move comes as airlines continue to face restricted airspace in some regions, along with very high Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices. According to Air India, these challenges have made some planned routes difficult to operate profitably for now.
The airline also says the changes are meant to improve schedule stability and reduce last-minute disruptions for passengers.
Air India Still Operating Over 1,200 International Flights Monthly
Even with these temporary cuts, Air India says it will continue operating more than 1,200 international flights every month across five continents.
This includes:
- 33 weekly flights to North America
- 47 weekly flights to Europe
- 57 weekly flights to the UK
- 8 weekly flights to Australia
- 158 weekly flights to the Far East, Southeast Asia, and SAARC countries
- 7 weekly flights to Mauritius
The airline says affected passengers will be offered alternative flights where possible, free date changes, or full refunds.
North America Flights Affected
Some of the biggest changes are on routes between India and North America.
Temporary Suspensions
- Delhi to Chicago suspended temporarily
- Delhi to Newark suspended temporarily
- Mumbai to New York (JFK) is suspended temporarily
Reduced Flights
- Delhi to San Francisco reduced from 10 flights weekly to 7
- Delhi to Toronto reduced from 10 weekly flights to 5 until July, then returns to daily service in August
- Delhi to Vancouver reduced from 7 weekly flights to 5
One Route Gets More Flights
- Mumbai to Newark increased from 3 weekly flights to daily service
Delhi to New York (JFK) will continue operating daily without changes.
Europe Routes See Frequency Cuts
Air India is also reducing flights on several European routes from Delhi.
Reduced Services Include
- Paris: from 14 weekly flights to 7
- Copenhagen: from 4 to 3 weekly flights
- Milan: from 5 to 4 weekly flights
- Vienna: from 4 to 3 weekly flights
- Zurich: from 4 to 3 weekly flights
- Rome: from 4 to 3 weekly flights
Travellers heading to Europe this summer may want to book earlier, especially on routes with reduced frequencies.
Australia Flights Reduced
Flights from Delhi to both major Australian cities are also being scaled back.
- Delhi to Melbourne reduced from daily flights to 4 weekly services
- Delhi to Sydney reduced from daily flights to 4 weekly services
Singapore, Bangkok, Maldives Among Asian Routes Affected
Several routes across Asia and neighbouring countries are also seeing temporary suspensions or fewer flights.
Suspended Routes
- Delhi to Shanghai suspended through August
- Chennai to Singapore suspended through August
- Mumbai to Dhaka suspended through August
- Delhi to Malé suspended through August
Reduced Frequencies
Singapore
- Delhi to Singapore reduced from 24 weekly flights to 14
- Mumbai to Singapore reduced from 14 weekly flights to 7
Thailand
- Delhi to Bangkok reduced from 28 weekly flights to 21 from July
- Mumbai to Bangkok reduced from 13 weekly flights to 7 from July
Malaysia and Vietnam
- Delhi to Kuala Lumpur reduced from 10 weekly flights to 5
- Delhi to Ho Chi Minh City reduced from 7 weekly flights to 4 in July and August
- Delhi to Hanoi reduced from 5 weekly flights to 4 in July and August
Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
- Delhi to Kathmandu reduced from 42 weekly flights to 28 in June, then further down to 21 weekly flights in July and August
- Delhi to Dhaka reduced from 7 weekly flights to 4
- Mumbai to Colombo reduced from 7 weekly flights to 4
- Delhi to Colombo reduced from 14 weekly flights to 12
Full List of Air India International Flight Suspensions and Frequency Changes for Summer 2026
Here’s a quick table summarising all route suspensions, frequency reductions, and schedule changes announced by Air India for Summer 2026.
| Route | Previous Schedule | New Schedule / Status | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi – Chicago | Existing service | Temporarily suspended | June–August 2026 |
| Delhi – San Francisco | 10 weekly | 7 weekly | Through August |
| Delhi – Toronto | 10 weekly | 5 weekly, then daily from August | Through July |
| Delhi – Vancouver | 7 weekly | 5 weekly | June–August 2026 |
| Mumbai – Newark | 3 weekly | Daily | June–August 2026 |
| Delhi – Newark | Existing service | Temporarily suspended | June–August 2026 |
| Mumbai – New York (JFK) | Existing service | Temporarily suspended | June–August 2026 |
| Delhi – New York (JFK) | Daily | No change | Continues |
| Delhi – Paris | 14 weekly | 7 weekly | June–August 2026 |
| Delhi – Copenhagen | 4 weekly | 3 weekly | June–August 2026 |
| Delhi – Milan | 5 weekly | 4 weekly | June–August 2026 |
| Delhi – Vienna | 4 weekly | 3 weekly | June–August 2026 |
| Delhi – Zurich | 4 weekly | 3 weekly | June–August 2026 |
| Delhi – Rome | 4 weekly | 3 weekly | June–August 2026 |
| Delhi – Melbourne | 7 weekly | 4 weekly | June–August 2026 |
| Delhi – Sydney | 7 weekly | 4 weekly | June–August 2026 |
| Delhi – Shanghai | Existing service | Temporarily suspended | Through August |
| Delhi – Singapore | 24 weekly | 14 weekly | June–August 2026 |
| Mumbai – Singapore | 14 weekly | 7 weekly | June–August 2026 |
| Chennai – Singapore | Existing service | Temporarily suspended | Through August |
| Delhi – Bangkok | 28 weekly | 21 weekly | From July |
| Mumbai – Bangkok | 13 weekly | 7 weekly | From July |
| Delhi – Kuala Lumpur | 10 weekly | 5 weekly | June–August 2026 |
| Delhi – Ho Chi Minh City | 7 weekly | 4 weekly | July–August |
| Delhi – Hanoi | 5 weekly | 4 weekly | July–August |
| Delhi – Kathmandu | 42 weekly | 28 weekly in June, then 21 weekly | July–August |
| Delhi – Dhaka | 7 weekly | 4 weekly | June–August 2026 |
| Mumbai – Dhaka | Existing service | Temporarily suspended | Through August |
| Mumbai – Colombo | 7 weekly | 4 weekly | June–August 2026 |
| Delhi – Colombo | 14 weekly | 12 weekly | June–August 2026 |
| Delhi – Malé | Existing service | Temporarily suspended | Through August |
What Travellers Should Do Now
Passengers travelling between June and August 2026 should double-check their bookings and monitor flight updates closely.
If your flight is affected, Air India says it will contact passengers directly with rebooking or refund options. Travellers can also reach the airline through its customer support channels.
The airline added that more schedule changes are possible if operational challenges continue in the coming months.
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