During a recent town hall meeting at Air India's headquarters in Gurugram, India, Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran reaffirmed the conglomerate's commitment to the airline, following CEO Campbell Wilson's resignation. He acknowledged the challenges faced by Air India, which has not turned profitable since its acquisition from the Indian government in 2022. The airline is currently integrating operations and expanding its fleet while competing against market leader IndiGo, which holds over 60% of the Indian aviation market. Chandrasekaran urged employees to maintain cost discipline and focus on execution, highlighting progress such as the hiring of over 17,000 employees and the consolidation of four airlines into two. He emphasized that safety remains a non-negotiable priority for Air India as it faces pressures from international competitors like Emirates and Qatar Airways, alongside domestic low-cost airlines. The airline is also grappling with increased operational costs due to elevated jet fuel prices and longer flight routes caused by geopolitical tensions in the region.