Air India is stepping up efforts to reclaim its share of international traffic to and from India, which has increasingly shifted to competing foreign carriers. Tewolde Gebremariam, CEO and Managing Director of Air India, said the airline’s immediate priority is to improve competitiveness by offering global-standard products, expanding connectivity, and strengthening its customer focus. He noted that more than 30 million Indians travel internationally, presenting a significant opportunity for the airline to attract diaspora traffic. He also outlined plans to increase domestic-international transfer traffic from its current 10% contribution to 20–50% over time.
Janice Alyosius is a travel and MICE journalist focusing on business travel, destination marketing, aviation and industry policy. She leads editorial content at MICEtalk and also writes for TravTalk, covering global trends, trade developments and key industry conversations. With regular reporting from tourism forums, conventions and on-ground industry events, her work blends news-led analysis with strong industry voices, offering clear context and relevance for travel trade professionals and decision-makers.