Foreign Carriers Gain Ground as Air India Cuts Flights
Lufthansa and Cathay Pacific are expanding services in India as Air India reduces international flights due to regional conflicts and airspace restrictions. The national carrier faces record projected losses while foreign rivals capitalize on rising demand for travel to Europe and North America.
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Air India's 17.5% drop in international flights between March and May has pushed the foreign airline share of India-origin travel to 58.4%, up from 51.2% a year earlier. The shift reflects how airspace closures and conflict-hit Gulf hubs are reshaping regional aviation. Foreign carriers are now capturing high-yield routes to Europe and North America that Air India can no longer serve profitably.
