DELHI- Tata-owned Air India (AI) has finally scheduled its flagship Airbus A350 on long-haul route, which is Delhi-London from September 1, 2024.
According to the official update, the airline will replace the Boeing 777-300ER and 787 Dreamliners currently serving the sector.
Air India A350 on Delhi-London Route
Starting in September, Air India will deploy the A350-900 to London Heathrow (LHR), upgrading 90% of its flights to this major destination.
Since April 2024, Air India has been utilizing its newly inducted Boeing 777-300ERs with enhanced cabin interiors and upgraded inflight entertainment systems on all Mumbai (BOM)-London Heathrow routes.
This upgrade also reintroduces First Class service on the London Heathrow-Mumbai route, making Air India the only carrier to offer First Class travel between these two cities as well as between the United Kingdom (UK) and India.
The premium economy products are in high demands and Air India knows that well. Air India’s A350 features 24 premium economy seats which is a gamechanger. It come in a configuration of 2-4-2 and much more comfortable than economy seats as you get decent leg room.
Well, the economy class seats, which I tested myself are also better than 787s and 777s. This will help passenger get better experience and less complaint for airlines on social media.
Apart from this, passengers can get hands-on experience on new soft upgrades. Travelers can experience new chinaware, tableware, and glassware, as well as updated bedding. Business and Premium Economy guests will enjoy exclusive amenity kits designed by Ferragamo and TUMI, respectively, enhancing their travel experience.
CEO Remarks
Let’s hear it from Campbell Wilson, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Air India.
The deployment of our flagship A350s and the B777s with upgraded cabin interiors to London Heathrow marks a significant milestone for Air India. It demonstrates our commitment to elevating the travel experience of our guests to truly world-class standards and to going beyond just meeting customer expectations as we continue to renew our fleet.
Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of Air India
He further added,
With our industry-leading cabin products on the A350 including a new Premium Economy experience and a host of new on board enhancements rolling out, we are confident that these daily flights between India and London Heathrow will soon be the preferred choice for travelers.
Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of Air India
Flight Schedule
The only full-service carrier in India right now will deploy A350 twice daily between Delhi IGI (DEL) and London Heathrow.
| SCHEDULE OF A350 FLIGHTS ON DELHI-LONDON HEATHROW ROUTE (FROM 1 Sep 2024) | ||||
| Flight No. | Days of Operation | Sector | Departure | Arrival |
| AI161 | Daily | Delhi – London Heathrow | 0245 Hrs | 0730 Hrs |
| AI162 | Daily | London Heathrow – Delhi | 0945 Hrs | 2250 Hrs |
| AI111 | Daily | Delhi – London Heathrow | 0645 Hrs | 1130 Hrs |
| AI112 | Daily | London Heathrow – Delhi | 1315 Hrs | 0205 Hrs (+1) |
Also, it will now deploy upgraded Boeing 777 on Mumbai-London route twice daily.
| SCHEDULE OF 777-300ER FLIGHTS WITH UPGRADED INTERIORS ON MUMBAI-LONDON HEATHROW ROUTE | ||||
| Flight No. | Days of Operation | Sector | Departure | Arrival |
| AI129 | Daily | Mumbai-London Heathrow | 0515 Hrs | 1015 Hrs |
| AI128 | Daily | London Heathrow-Mumbai | 1230 Hrs | 0145 Hrs (+1) |
| AI131 | Daily | Mumbai-London Heathrow | 1400 Hrs | 1900 Hrs |
| AI130 | Daily | London Heathrow Mumbai | 2130 Hrs | 1050 Hrs |
Overall, it’s a double win for passengers travelling between India and UK. Especially for frequent flyers, they can now have more comfortable travel experience with flagship aircraft.
Now question arises when we can see A350 serving the North American routes, well as per some sources its likely in December 2024 and announcement will come in October. So, stay tuned and fasten your seat belt as Air India is all set to takeoff to the new era of air travel.
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