Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:01am on 13 May 2026,Wednesday India Global
Air India has suspended and reduced several international flights from June as rising jet fuel prices and Pakistani airspace restrictions sharply increase operating costs. The Tata-owned airline has reportedly suspended services from Delhi to Chicago, Newark, Singapore and Shanghai, while reducing frequencies to San Francisco, Paris and Toronto. The airline is facing mounting pressure after global jet fuel prices surged amid the West Asia conflict and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. Longer flight routes due to Pakistani airspace closure have also increased fuel use, crew expenses and travel time. Air India has warned that more international routes could be cut if costs remain elevated and profitability continues to decline. (PC: India Today)