Air India to Bring Back Some International Flights – But Makes Other Cuts
Air India is trying to regain its footing after a major crisis. But this is still a period of uncertainty for the airline and its partners.
Peden Doma Bhutia is Asia Editor at Skift, where she covers the travel industry across Southeast Asia and the broader Asia-Pacific region. Based in India, she reports on airlines, online travel companies, hospitality, travel technology and the business of travel, with a focus on how emerging markets are shaping global trends.
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