US travel demand takes a hit; confident about long-term prospects: AI CEO

US travel demand takes a hit; confident about long-term prospects: AI CEO

Gurugram: Air India has taken a hit in travel demand to the US due to various factors, including airspace curbs, but the situation is transitory, and the airline is very confident about the market’s long-term prospects, its chief Campbell Wilson said on Monday. North America is a key international segment for the Tata Group-owned Air India, which is working on revamping its legacy fleet that includes Boeing 777 planes. To a query on whether trav…

Air India says drop in US travel demand is temporary

Highlights:US travel demand for Air India has dropped due to airspace curbs, longer routes, fuel needs, and visa issues. CEO Campbell Wilson says the decline is temporary and long-term demand remains strong. Air India operates 51 weekly flights to six North American destinations. The Boeing 777 fleet will shrink in 2026 as older and leased aircraft exit service. Some pilots have been offered reduced-hours contracts as the fleet transitions to 78…

Is Air India facing drop in flights due to US changing policies?

Highlights: US travel demand for Air India has dropped due to airspace curbs, longer routes, fuel needs, and visa issues. CEO Campbell Wilson says the decline is temporary and long-term demand remains strong. Air India operates 51 weekly flights to six North American destinations. The Boeing 777 fleet will shrink in 2026 as older and leased aircraft exit service. Some pilots have been offered reduced-hours contracts as the fleet transitions to …