Air India has announced temporary changes to its international route network between June and August 2026 as the airline responds to continued airspace restrictions across certain regions and record-high jet fuel prices impacting international operations.

According to the airline, the move is aimed at strengthening network stability and reducing last-minute inconvenience for passengers while navigating ongoing operational challenges.

Despite the temporary adjustments, Air India stated that it will continue operating more than 1,200 international flights every month across five continents. The airline’s network during this period will include 33 weekly flights to North America, 47 flights to Europe, 57 weekly services to the UK, 8 flights to Australia, 158 flights across the Far East, Southeast Asia and SAARC regions, along with 7 weekly services to Mauritius.

For passengers affected by cancellations and schedule revisions, Air India said it will provide assistance through alternative available Air India flights, complimentary date changes, or full refunds wherever applicable. Support will also continue through the airline’s 24x7 contact centre and digital platforms.

Several routes across North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia will see temporary suspensions or reduced frequencies. In North America, services including Delhi–Chicago and select New York and Newark operations will be temporarily suspended, while routes to San Francisco, Toronto, and Vancouver will operate at lower frequencies for part of the period.

European operations including Paris, Copenhagen, Milan, Vienna, Zurich, and Rome will also see reduced weekly frequencies. In Australia, services to Melbourne and Sydney will temporarily reduce from daily operations to four flights a week.

Within the Far East, Southeast Asia and SAARC network, Air India will temporarily suspend routes such as Delhi–Shanghai, Chennai–Singapore, Mumbai–Dhaka, and Delhi–Malé through August, while services to Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Kathmandu, and other destinations will operate at revised frequencies.

Air India said it continues to work with regulators, airport authorities, and industry partners to restore full operational capacity as conditions improve. The airline also noted that further route adjustments may be introduced if the current operating environment continues.