IndiGo will temporarily suspend its direct flights to Krabi from July 1 to September 30, 2026, as part of a network restructuring. The suspension is driven by soaring operating costs and weaker passenger demand during the low tourism season. The airline said the move is temporary and forms part of a wider capacity adjustment across its international network. Get today's headlines by email India’s largest low-cost carrier is restructuring services amid sharply higher fuel expenses and uneven demand. Jet fuel prices have tripled in recent periods, rising from around US$80 per barrel to more than US$240 per barrel, largely linked to the impact of Middle East conflict. Fuel now accounts for more than 50% of total operating costs, up from about 30% previously. Alongside Krabi, IndiGo will suspend flights to five other destinations: Langkawi, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Ho Chi Minh City and Siem Reap, with the Siem Reap service paused from July 3. The airline said the changes reflect capacity management needs, airspace restrictions and persistently high operating costs. The carrier stressed that it will continue operating most of its international network, maintaining more than 1,800 international flights per week. It added that reduced frequencies or temporary suspensions are being used across the sector to match weaker third-quarter demand outside peak tourism periods. The adjustments are designed to align schedules with actual operating costs while preserving core international connectivity. The Nation reported that IndiGo confirmed the suspension is temporary and that bookings for all affected routes are expected to resume from October 1, 2026. However, the airline said it will closely monitor fuel prices and passenger demand and could bring forward the resumption of the Krabi route if conditions improve. The situation remains fluid as airlines continue to respond to volatile energy markets and shifting travel demand patterns. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Nation 14 June 2026
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