# Air India board meeting on May 7; cost-saving steps, CEO selection likely on agenda.

*aerospace · news · 2026-05-03 · CNBC TV18*

## Key points

- Air India is considering unbundling meals from tickets and lounge access for business class to cut costs.
- The board will discuss CEO succession as Campbell Wilson will step down later this year.
- Airspace restrictions from the West Asia conflict are forcing longer flight routes and raising fuel costs.
- A joint MD or CEO arrangement is being contemplated amid the search for a new CEO.

**Companies:** Tata Group, Singapore Airlines, Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet
**Countries:** India, Singapore

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