Air India Plans International Expansion and Reliability Focus in FY27

Air India plans to expand its international operations and focus on premium market growth in the 2026-27 financial year, described as a 'conversion year' by Chief Commercial Officer Nipun Aggarwal. The airline aims to improve schedule reliability, on-time performance, and disruption management to rebuild customer confidence, especially among corporate clients. As part of its turnaround, Air India is upgrading its fleet and services, targeting accelerated growth beyond recovery with structural tailwinds supporting these efforts.