Air India considering returning two Gurugram office towers as part of cost-cutting drive

The airline reviews work arrangements after suspending Copenhagen and Vienna services, cutting flights to London Gatwick, Birmingham and San Francisco.

Edited by Sandeep Gupta, Editor · SafarSamachar Desk✔ Fact-checked by Sandeep Gupta6 Nov 2026, 9:59 pm IST

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Key facts at a glance

1Air India is considering returning two office towers at its Gurugram campus to cut rental costs
2The airline currently uses four towers exclusively at the Vatika One on One campus
3The move is part of a broader cost-saving initiative
4International services to Copenhagen and Vienna have been stopped
5Flights to London Gatwick, Birmingham, and San Francisco have been reduced in frequency

Air India is considering returning two office towers at its corporate office park in Gurugram as part of a broader cost-saving initiative. It currently uses four towers exclusively at the Vatika One on One campus and is reviewing work arrangements for employees affected by the potential reduction in office space.

The move follows the airline's decision to stop services to Copenhagen and Vienna, and to reduce frequency of flights to London Gatwick, Birmingham and San Francisco. Air India is rationalising its international network to contain expenditure.

The consolidation plan – merging key departments across Air India and Air India Express – was ratified by the board.

The airline's financial losses have continued to grow, with the group's consolidated net loss for Q1 FY27 reaching over ₹6,000 crore. This follows a consolidated loss of over ₹22,000 crore in FY26.

What this means for Indian travellers

If you are an Air India employee affected by the potential office space reduction, check with your department about changes to work arrangements.

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What refund options does Air India offer for canceled international flights?

Air India offers affected passengers a full refund on the cancelled international flight.

Source: Hindustan Times

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