Air India Cuts Vadodara – Delhi Flight Service Amid Rising Fuel Costs; Rajkot Flights Also Hit

Vadodara: Amid rising aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices and increasing operational costs, Air India has decided to scale back flight operations across Gujarat, with Vadodara set to lose two direct Delhi services during June and July, while Rajkot will face the suspension of its Delhi and Mumbai flights during the same period, impacting connectivity during the monsoon travel season.

As part of efforts to rationalise operations and offset higher fuel expenses, the airline has revised its schedule for the Delhi–Vadodara sector. Flight AI-2866/2867 will remain suspended from June 1 to July 31, 2026.

In addition, Air India’s AI-1701/1808 service on the same route will not operate from July 1 to July 31, 2026. The temporary suspension of these services will reduce direct travel options between Vadodara and Delhi during a key travel period.

The operational cuts extend to Rajkot as well. Air India will suspend its daily morning Rajkot–Delhi flight and evening Rajkot–Mumbai service throughout June and July as part of the airline’s network adjustment strategy.

According to the revised schedule, flight AI-885 operating between Delhi and Hirasar (Rajkot) will remain suspended from June 2 to July 4 and again from July 9 to July 31. The return service, AI-886, will also remain suspended during the same period.

Similarly, the Mumbai–Hirasar service AI-2730 and its return flight AI-2731 will remain suspended from June 1 to July 31.

The airline’s move reflects a broader operational restructuring aimed at managing costs amid volatile fuel prices, though it is expected to temporarily reduce air connectivity for passengers across parts of Gujarat. DeshGujarat