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CEO urges strict cost control

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson asked employees to maintain a “laser sharp focus” on cutting unnecessary expenses and improving operational efficiency.Calling for a “relentless focus on costs in these tough times”, Wilson urged staff to suspend discretionary spending, renegotiate rates wherever possible and defer non-critical expenditures.“There must be a laser sharp focus on eliminating wastage and leakages,” he said, as per PTI.The townhall was also attended by chief financial officer Sanjay Sharma.

Middle East conflict raises pressure

The Tata Group-owned carrier is facing multiple headwinds due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, which has significantly increased operational costs.Airspace restrictions and rising jet fuel prices have added pressure on the loss-making airline at a time when it is implementing an ambitious transformation plan aimed at modernizing operations and improving profitability.The conflict-driven disruptions have impacted flight routes and increased fuel expenses for airlines globally, with carriers operating international routes among the worst affected.