Air India and IndiGo Cancel Domestic Flights from June 2026 Air India and IndiGo have announced plans to reduce domestic flight operations between June and August 2026, citing high aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices and weakening post-summer travel demand. Air India is expected to cut up to 22% of its domestic schedule during the period, while IndiGo plans a 5-7% reduction in domestic capacity, according to ANI. Combined with Air India Express, the three carriers are projected to withdraw nearly 250 domestic flights daily starting June 2026. The cuts will primarily target high-frequency routes, allowing airlines to scale back services without fully suspending operations. The decision follows a sharp rise in ATF prices, which have surged by approximately 25% for domestic flights over the past few months. This increase is attributed to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which have disrupted fuel supply chains and driven up costs. Higher fuel expenses have significantly strained airline operating budgets, particularly on routes with frequent departures. Airlines have already imposed fuel surcharges on several routes to offset rising costs. The affected routes will span major metropolitan, business, and leisure destinations. Air India’s revised domestic schedule indicates cancellations and reduced frequencies across multiple routes between June and July 2026. High-frequency routes, where airlines operate multiple daily flights, are expected to see the most significant adjustments. These changes allow carriers to manage capacity without entirely halting services. IndiGo, however, has not yet released a detailed cancellation schedule. Passengers are advised to monitor the airline’s official channels for updates on affected flights and revised timetables.#middle_east #air_india_express #indigo #air_india #aviation_turbine_fuel
