GURUGRAM, 25 July 2024: Air India has announced that its flagship A350-900 aircraft will operate Delhi-New York JFK flights from 1 November 2024 and Delhi-Newark flights from 2 January 2025.
Using A350-900 aircraft will transform the passenger experience by introducing Premium Economy class for the first time on the Delhi-New York JFK and Delhi-Newark routes. It will offer guests the choice of 24 wide seats arranged in a 2-4-2 configuration in a dedicated, upscale cabin that offers extra legroom and other enhancements.
Signature experiences
Air India’s A350 aircraft features 28 business-class private suites with full-flat beds in a 1-2-1 configuration and 264 spacious economy seats arranged in a 3-4-3 configuration. Each suite in business class provides direct aisle access, sliding privacy doors, and a personal wardrobe. All seats across cabins on the A350 come with the latest-generation Panasonic eX3 in-flight entertainment (IFE) system and HD screens that offer more than 2,200 hours of entertainment content from around the world.
Air India Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director Campbell Wilson said: “We are encouraged by the positive guest feedback we have received from the domestic deployment of our A350s to offer our hero product on the Delhi-New York JFK and Delhi-Newark routes. This is a significant leap forward for our US operations, underscoring our commitment to continuous improvement.
“The new seats, new inflight entertainment systems, and new soft products will provide our guests with great comfort and service that are representative of the new Air India. We believe this enhanced offering will solidify Air India’s position as a leading carrier and attract travellers seeking a world-class flying experience between India and the United States.”
Upgraded cabin interiors
With the deployment of the A350, 60% of all Air India flights to the US will feature new or upgraded cabin interiors. Over the last few months, Air India has been progressively replacing its legacy aircraft with newer ones on other US routes as part of its continued effort to offer guests a significantly improved flying experience. These aircraft feature upgraded seats and inflight entertainment systems.
The airline now operates its three-class-configured Boeing 777-200LR on all nonstop flights between India (Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru) and San Francisco with upgraded cabin interiors, except a three-weekly Delhi-San Francisco service. Each aircraft features 28 private suites with full-flat beds in business, 48 wide seats in Premium Economy with extra legroom, 212 seats in economy class, and updated IFE systems. This allows Air India to consistently offer Premium Economy options to travellers taking nonstop flights to and from San Francisco.
Air India also operates a three-class-configured Boeing 777-300ER on all flights from Mumbai to New York JFK and Newark, featuring eight first-class suites, 40 full-flat beds in business, 280 seats in economy, and updated IFE systems.
Booking Air India A350 flights
The A350 seats on the Delhi-New York JFK and Delhi-Newark routes are now available for reservation on Air India’s website and mobile app or via travel agents.
