{"id":1309321,"date":"2026-05-11T08:05:53","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T02:35:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1309321"},"modified":"2026-05-11T08:06:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T02:36:06","slug":"air-india-will-stop-paying-non-technical-employees-reduce-20-flights-to-save-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/air-india-will-stop-paying-non-technical-employees-reduce-20-flights-to-save-money\/","title":{"rendered":"Air India Will Stop Paying Non-Technical Employees, Reduce 20% Flights To Save Money"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Air India is reportedly preparing significant cost-cutting measures as the airline struggles with rising fuel prices, geopolitical instability, airspace disruptions, and mounting financial pressure linked to the ongoing Iran conflict. Reports <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/hrtech\/payroll-and-benefits\/air-india-implements-pay-cuts-and-flight-reductions-amid-escalating-war-crisis\/130963675?utm_source=Mailer&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=ethr_news_2026-05-09&amp;dt=2026-05-09&amp;em=bW9odWxAdHJhay5pbg==\">suggest<\/a> the Tata Group-owned airline may soon announce salary cuts for senior executives, lower bonuses, flight reductions, and possible furloughs for some employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Air-India-Star-Alliance-1-1-1-1280x720-3-1-1024x576-1-1280x720-1-1-1-2-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1309327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Air-India-Star-Alliance-1-1-1-1280x720-3-1-1024x576-1-1280x720-1-1-1-2-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, 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bonuses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Furloughs for non-technical staff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sharp reductions in flight operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strict control on discretionary spending<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The airline is reportedly considering reducing flight capacity by more than 20% over the next three months if conditions fail to improve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Air India has not officially confirmed all details publicly yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flight Reductions Already Underway<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reports indicate Air India has already started reducing operations on multiple international and domestic routes due to rising operating costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The airline is reportedly planning to cut around:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>100 flights daily<br>\u2026across domestic and international networks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Major route reductions are expected on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Europe routes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>North America flights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Australia services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Middle East sectors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Industry-wide flight reductions are also being discussed by other Indian carriers as fuel prices continue rising sharply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Iran War And Airspace Closures Hitting Airlines Hard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The airline industry globally has come under pressure due to the Iran conflict and related airspace restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Air India, the situation is particularly difficult because:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pakistani airspace restrictions have forced longer flight routes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Middle East airspace disruptions increased operational complexity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jet fuel prices surged sharply<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flight durations became longer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fuel consumption increased substantially<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>According to reports:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>International jet fuel costs were reportedly 63% higher compared to pre-war levels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Domestic aviation fuel costs also rose significantly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Fuel can account for nearly 40% of airline operating expenses, making airlines extremely vulnerable to oil price spikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Air India Already Facing Financial Stress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The crisis comes at a difficult time for Air India, which has already been dealing with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Large financial losses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operational restructuring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fleet modernization costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safety scrutiny<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leadership transition challenges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Reports suggest the airline recorded:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>More than \u20b922,000 crore in losses during the last financial year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Singapore Airlines, which owns a 25.1% stake in Air India, has also reportedly seen its earnings impacted by Air India\u2019s losses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Campbell Wilson\u2019s Exit Adds To Uncertainty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The turbulence also comes shortly after Air India CEO Campbell Wilson resigned in April 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The airline is currently searching for a new CEO at a time when the company is simultaneously dealing with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Financial restructuring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International route disruptions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operational pressure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Competitive airline market conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No Layoffs Planned Yet, Says Air India<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite discussions around furloughs and cost control, Air India has reportedly assured employees that no mass layoffs are currently planned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the airline has asked departments to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reduce expenses aggressively<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Freeze discretionary spending<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tighten operational budgets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The company reportedly described the situation as requiring \u201cstrict financial discipline\u201d amid volatile global conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Indian Aviation Sector Under Pressure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The challenges are not limited to Air India alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Indian airlines broadly are now facing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rising fuel costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weak passenger demand on some routes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Airspace disruptions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Higher operational costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Global geopolitical instability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Airlines have also reportedly asked the Indian government to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Relax airfare restrictions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide operational flexibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support carriers facing fuel cost spikes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Fuel Prices Matter So Much For Airlines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Airlines are among the industries most sensitive to fuel price volatility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even small increases in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices can heavily impact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Profit margins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ticket pricing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Route profitability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fleet utilization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Combined with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Longer rerouted flights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Airspace restrictions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weak global travel sentiment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2026the financial strain becomes much worse for airlines already operating on thin margins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Could Ticket Prices Rise Further?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Industry experts believe the ongoing aviation crisis could eventually lead to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Higher airfares<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced flight frequencies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower route 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