Air India's recent flight reductions, primarily due to the ongoing Iran war and Pakistan's airspace restrictions, have inadvertently benefited foreign airlines such as Lufthansa Group and Cathay Pacific. With international travel demand from South Asia to Europe and North America surging, foreign airlines have capitalized on Air India's struggles, increasing their share of India-origin international scheduled flights to 58.4% from 51.2% a year earlier. Air India's scheduled international flights decreased by 17.5% year-on-year, with a staggering 77.4% drop in US routes. The airline, owned by Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, is projected to face record losses of over $2.12 billion for fiscal 2025-26, as operational challenges mount. The ongoing rise in jet fuel prices and airspace closures have rendered many of Air India's international flights unprofitable. In contrast, foreign carriers like Swiss and KLM have seen significant increases in their flight schedules from India, with Swiss reporting a 39% rise and KLM a 19.5% increase. As competition intensifies, Air India is struggling to maintain its market share, especially as foreign airlines ramp up marketing efforts to attract Indian travelers.