Overview
- Air India told employees on Friday that job cuts are not planned and that annual increments will be delayed by at least one quarter, while last year’s variable pay and promotions will proceed.
- The board in Gurugram on Thursday reviewed cost cuts that could still be used, including temporary furloughs, lower bonuses, pay cuts for senior managers and short‑term capacity reductions of more than 20 percent.
- Reported losses for FY26 exceed ₹22,000 crore as West Asia airspace closures force longer routings, jet fuel prices spike as much as threefold, and the continued closure of Pakistan’s airspace adds distance and fuel burn.
- Executives said international flying was already reduced for April and May, with further schedule trims planned through July because many long‑haul routes no longer cover fuel costs after detours.
- Leadership planning remains active as CEO Campbell Wilson is set to step down later this year, with the board working on succession while urging strict cost discipline across the airline.