TATA-owned Air India has announced a significant revamp of its international flight network starting in 2025. These changes include deploying premium aircraft on key Southeast Asia and Europe routes, building on earlier upgrades involving the A350 and B777 aircraft introduced on US and UK routes, according to a report by The Economic Times.
The airline’s primary goal is to enhance flexibility and connectivity for intercontinental travel, specifically linking North America, Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia through its major hubs in Delhi and Mumbai.
Enhanced Services on the Delhi-Bangkok Route
Beginning January 16, 2025, Air India will exclusively operate retrofitted Airbus A320neo aircraft for all flights on the Delhi-Bangkok route. These aircraft feature upgraded interiors across Economy, Premium Economy, and Business Class. Additionally, passengers can access Air India’s complimentary wireless inflight entertainment service, Vista Stream, for an enhanced travel experience.
Furthermore, starting January 1, 2025, Air India will introduce a fourth daily flight on the Delhi-Bangkok route, increasing the frequency to four flights per day. This additional service will facilitate convenient one-stop connections from Bangkok to major destinations in North America and Europe, including New York, Chicago, Toronto, Vancouver, London Heathrow, Frankfurt, Paris, and Amsterdam.
Premium Aircraft on Frankfurt and Singapore Routes
Air India plans to deploy its ex-Vistara A321neo and B787-9 aircraft on several key routes, ensuring a more comfortable travel experience with state-of-the-art cabin interiors. The updated routes include:
- B787-9: Operating on the Delhi-Frankfurt and Mumbai-Frankfurt routes.
- Delhi-Singapore: A combination of daily flights on the B787-9 and twice-daily flights on the A321neo starting January 1, 2025.
- Mumbai-Singapore: Twice-daily flights using the A321neo, effective January 1, 2025.
These aircraft are equipped with advanced features such as fully flat beds in Business Class and the consistent availability of Premium Economy, enhancing the overall passenger experience.
Retimed Schedules for Key Routes
From February 1, 2025, Air India will implement new flight schedules for the Delhi-Frankfurt and Delhi-Paris routes. These adjustments will include convenient departure options during both daytime and nighttime from the respective cities.
Additionally, the daily flights between Delhi and Sydney, as well as Delhi and Melbourne, will be rescheduled to improve connectivity between Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia via Delhi.
This overhaul aims to streamline travel for passengers flying from European cities like London, Paris, and Frankfurt to Australian destinations such as Sydney and Melbourne. It also facilitates seamless connections from Southeast Asian cities like Bangkok, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur to other key destinations through Air India’s hub in Delhi.
With these upgrades, Air India seeks to solidify its position as a leading airline in providing superior connectivity and passenger convenience across major global destinations.
