Air India will stop operating flights in the US, Europe, Australia, and Asia until August 2026.
Until August 2026, Air India has announced interim cuts and suspensions on a number of foreign routes in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The airline offers passengers refunds, date modifications, or alternate flights, citing rising fuel prices and continuous airspace limitations as the reasons for the change.
Between June and August 2026, Air India has announced temporary cuts and suspensions on a number of foreign routes that will impact flights to North America, Europe, Australia, and portions of Asia.
According to the airline, the action was taken in response to the ongoing restrictions on airspace in certain areas and the extremely high cost of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF). Air India claims that these difficulties have made it difficult to run several scheduled routes profitably for the time being.
Additionally, the airline claims that the modifications are intended to increase schedule consistency and lessen passenger last-minute interruptions.
Over 1,200 international flights are still operated by Air India each month.
Air India claims it would continue to operate more than 1,200 international flights per month across five continents despite these temporary reductions.
This comprises:
33 weekly flights to North America
47 weekly flights to Europe
57 weekly flights to the United Kingdom
158 weekly flights to the Far East, Southeast Asia, and SAARC nations; 8 weekly flights to Australia
Seven weekly flights to Mauritius
According to the airline, impacted customers would be given free date changes, full refunds, or alternate flights where feasible.
Affected Flights in North America
The lines between North America and India have seen some of the most significant modifications.
Short-Term Suspensions
Temporary suspension of Delhi to Chicago
Temporary suspension of Delhi to Newark
There is a temporary suspension of Mumbai to New York (JFK).
Fewer Flights
There are now just seven weekly flights from Delhi to San Francisco and five weekly flights from Delhi to Toronto until July, when daily service resumes in August.
There are now five weekly flights from Delhi to Vancouver instead of seven.
There are now daily flights from Mumbai to Newark instead of just three per week.
The daily operations from Delhi to New York (JFK) will remain unchanged.Routes in Europe See Frequency Reductions
Additionally, Air India is cutting back on flights from Delhi on a number of European routes.
Decreased Services Include
Paris: 7 weekly flights instead of 14
Copenhagen: four to three flights per week
Milan: five to four flights per week
Vienna: four to three flights per week
Zurich: four to three flights per week
Rome: four to three flights per week
This summer, travelers to Europe might want to make reservations in advance, particularly on routes with fewer flights.
Reduced Flights to Australia
There are also fewer flights from Delhi to both major Australian cities.
There are now only four weekly flights from Delhi to Melbourne instead of daily ones.
There are now only four weekly flights from Delhi to Sydney instead of daily ones.
Affected Asian Routes: Bangkok, Singapore, and the Maldives
Temporary suspensions or fewer flights are also occurring on a number of routes throughout Asia and neighboring nations.
Routes that are suspended
Shanghai to Delhi and Chennai to Singapore are suspended through August.
Delhi to Malé and Mumbai to Dhaka are suspended through August.
Diminished Frequencies
Singapore
There are now 14 weekly flights from Delhi to Singapore instead of 24, and 7 weekly flights from Mumbai to Singapore instead of 14.
Beginning in July, there will be 21 weekly flights from Delhi to Bangkok instead of 28, and there will be 7 weekly flights from Mumbai to Bangkok instead of 13. Malaysia & Vietnam
Delhi to Ho Chi Minh City was cut from seven weekly flights to four in July and August; Delhi to Kuala Lumpur was cut from ten weekly flights to five; and Delhi to Hanoi was cut from five weekly flights to four in July and August.
Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal
Delhi to Kathmandu saw a reduction in weekly flights from 42 to 28 in June, then to 21 in July and August; Delhi to Dhaka saw a reduction from seven to four weekly flights; Mumbai to Colombo saw a reduction from seven to four weekly flights; and Delhi to Colombo saw a reduction from fourteen to twelve weekly flights.
Complete List of Summer 2026 Air India International Flight Suspensions and Frequency Adjustments
This is a brief table that lists all of the route suspensions, frequency cuts, and schedule modifications that Air India has announced for the summer of 2026
Route Previous TimetableNew Timetable/Status Period
Chicago to DelhiTemporary suspension of current service from June to August 2026
San Francisco to Delhi: 10 weekly; 7 weekly until August
Delhi to Toronto: 10 weekly, 5 weekly, and starting on August, dailyUp till July
Vancouver–Delhi 7 weekly 5 weekly June–August 2026
Mumbai–Newark, three days a week, June–August 2026
Current service between Delhi and NewarkTemporarily halted from June to August of 2026
Current service from Mumbai to New York (JFK)Temporarily halted from June to
August of 2026
Delhi to New York (JFK) Every day: Nothing changes
Paris–Delhi 14 weekly 7 weekly June–August 2026
Copenhagen–Delhi 4 weekly 3 weekly June–August 2026June–August 2026, Delhi–Milan, 5 weekly, 4 weekly
June–August 2026, Delhi–Vienna, four weekly, three weekly
Delhi–Zurich 4–3 weekly, June–August 2026
Rome–Delhi 4 weekly 3 weekly June–August 2026
Melbourne–Delhi 7 weekly 4 weekly June–August 2026
Sydney–Delhi 7 weekly 4 weekly June–August 2026
Current service from Delhi to ShanghaiTemporarily halted until August
Singapore-Delhi 24 weekly 14 weekly June–August 2026
Singapore-Mumbai 14 weekly 7 weekly June–August 2026
Current service between Chennai and SingaporeTemporarily halted until August
Bangkok–Delhi 28 weekly 21 weeklyMumbai–Bangkok 13 weekly–7 weekly starting in JulyDelhi to Kuala Lumpur: 10 weekly starting in July, 5 weekly from June to August 2026
Ho Chi Minh City to Delhi: 7 weekly, 4 weekly, July–AugustHanoi to Delhi: 5 weekly; July–August: 4 weekly
Delhi to Kathmandu: 42 weekly; June: 28 weekly; July–August: 21 weekly
June–August 2026, Delhi–Dhaka, 7 weekly, 4 weekly
Current service between Mumbai and DhakaTemporarily halted until August
Mumbai-Colombo 7 weekly 4 weekly June–August 2026
Delhi–Colombo 14 weekly 12 weekly June–August 2026
Delhi-Malé Current serviceTemporarily halted until AugustAir India Refutes Widespread Rumors of Flight Cancellations
Air India has encouraged travelers to only follow the airline's official updates and referred to widespread rumors that it was canceling all overseas flights as "false and baseless."What Travelers Need to Do Right Now
Travelers should confirm their reservations and keep a careful eye on flight updates if they plan to travel between June and August of 2026.
Air India promises to get in touch with travelers directly to offer rebooking or refund options if your trip is impacted. Additionally, passengers can get in touch with the airline via its customer service channels.
The airline also stated that if operational difficulties persist in the upcoming months, additional schedule adjustments may be necessary.
