# Air India to restore most international flights from September 2026-08-07T15:55:31+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Air India will restore most international services suspended in July and August from September 1, 2026, and add frequencies on several long-haul routes in the winter season, according to an internal memo from CEO Campbell Wilson accessed by Times Now. The airline had cut 145 weekly flights to North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, SAARC and the Far East after fuel prices spiked due to the Middle East conflict. Wilson told employees that fuel prices, though still volatile, have moderated enough to allow the restoration. New or increased services include Milan, Frankfurt, Zurich, Vienna, Melbourne, Tokyo, New York and a seasonal Mumbai, Toronto route. Separately, the Times of India reports that Air India has also raised pilot salaries by 8-15%, with commanders now earning up to Rs 8.3 lakh for 55 flying hours a month. ## Coverage - thehindu.com - timesnownews.com - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: Air India, aviation, fuel prices, international flights, winter schedule Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/air-india-restores-most-international-flights-from-sep-1-adds-frequencies/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/air-india-restores-most-international-flights-from-sep-1-adds-frequencies/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.