A350 Ultra Long-Haul Debut with Delhi-New York JFK Flights from November 1, 2024
Air India is set to transform the passenger experience on its strategically important routes with the introduction of the flagship A350-900 aircraft. Starting from November 1, 2024, the A350 will operate on the Delhi-New York JFK route, marking the debut of Air India’s ultra-long-haul services. This new development promises to enhance the travel experience for passengers with state-of-the-art amenities and a focus on comfort and convenience.
Delhi-Newark Flights to be Served with A350 from January 2, 2025
Continuing its commitment to elevating the passenger journey, Air India will also commence Delhi-Newark flights with the A350 from January 2, 2025. This expansion underscores the airline’s dedication to offering superior service and cutting-edge aircraft on key international routes, ensuring that passengers enjoy a world-class flying experience.
Introducing Premium Economy on Key Routes
For the first time, Air India is introducing its Premium Economy class on the Delhi-New York JFK and Delhi-Newark routes with the deployment of the A350. This new class will feature 24 wide seats arranged in a 2-4-2 configuration, providing extra legroom and various enhancements. This upscale cabin is designed to offer a more comfortable and luxurious experience for passengers seeking additional comfort and amenities.
Other Cabins and Latest Signature Experiences
The A350 aircraft is equipped with 28 private suites in Business Class, arranged in a 1-2-1 configuration, offering full-flat beds, direct aisle access, sliding privacy doors, and personal wardrobes. The Economy Class cabin features 264 spacious seats in a 3-4-3 configuration, ensuring comfort and convenience for all passengers.
All seats across the cabins come with the latest-generation Panasonic eX3 in-flight entertainment (IFE) system and HD screens, offering more than 2,200 hours of entertainment content worldwide. Passengers can enjoy various movies, TV shows, and audio content, enhancing their in-flight experience.
Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Air India, 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 U.S. operations that also underscores 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 on Other U.S. Routes
With the deployment of the A350, 60% of all Air India flights to the U.S. will feature new or upgraded cabin interiors. Over the past few months, Air India has progressively replaced its legacy aircraft with newer models on other U.S. routes, ensuring a significantly improved flying experience. These upgraded aircraft feature enhanced seats and in-flight entertainment systems.
Three-Class Configured Boeing 777-200LR and 777-300ER
Air India now operates its three-class configured Boeing 777-200LR on all non-stop flights between India (Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru) and San Francisco with upgraded cabin interiors, except for a 3x weekly Delhi-San Francisco service. Each of these aircraft features 28 private suites with full-flat beds in Business, 48 wide seats in Premium Economy with extra legroom, and 212 seats in Economy, along with updated IFE systems.
Additionally, Air India operates a three-class configured Boeing 777-300ER on all flights from Mumbai to New York JFK and Newark. This aircraft features 8 luxurious First Class suites, 40 full-flat beds in Business, 280 seats in Economy, and updated IFE systems.
Booking Air India A350 Flights to New York JFK and Newark
Passengers can now book their seats on the A350 flights for the Delhi-New York JFK and Delhi-Newark routes through Air India’s website and mobile app or via travel agents. The schedules for these flights are as follows:
Schedule of A350 Flights on U.S. Routes
- Flight AI101: Delhi (DEL) to New York JFK (JFK)
- Departure: 0220 Hrs
- Arrival: 0735 Hrs
- Days of Operation: Daily
- Effective: From Nov 1, 2024
- Flight AI102: New York JFK (JFK) to Delhi (DEL)
- Departure: 1230 Hrs
- Arrival: 1140 Hrs (+1)
- Days of Operation: Daily
- Flight AI105: Delhi (DEL) to Newark (EWR)
- Departure: 0400 Hrs
- Arrival: 0910 Hrs
- Days of Operation: 5x weekly
- Effective: From Jan 2, 2025
- Flight AI106: Newark (EWR) to Delhi (DEL)
- Departure: 1115 Hrs
- Arrival: 1130 Hrs (+1)
- Days of Operation: 5x weekly
Schedule of Flights Operated by B777s with Upgraded Interior Product
Operated using Boeing 777-300ER
- Flight AI119: Mumbai (BOM) to New York JFK (JFK)
- Departure: 0140 Hrs
- Arrival: 0740 Hrs
- Days of Operation: Daily
- Flight AI116: New York JFK (JFK) to Mumbai (BOM)
- Departure: 1155 Hrs
- Arrival: 1155 (+1) Hrs
- Days of Operation: Daily
- Flight AI191: Mumbai (BOM) to Newark (EWR)
- Departure: 0145 Hrs
- Arrival: 0755 Hrs
- Days of Operation: Wed, Fri, Sun
- Flight AI144: Newark (EWR) to Mumbai (BOM)
- Departure: 1205 Hrs
- Arrival: 1210 Hrs (+1)
- Days of Operation: Wed, Fri, Sun
Operated using Boeing 777-200LR
- Flight AI173: Delhi (DEL) to San Francisco (SFO)
- Departure: 0355 Hrs
- Arrival: 0700 Hrs
- Days of Operation: Daily
- Flight AI174: San Francisco (SFO) to Delhi (DEL)
- Departure: 1030 Hrs
- Arrival: 1445 Hrs (+1)
- Days of Operation: Daily
- Flight AI179: Mumbai (BOM) to San Francisco (SFO)
- Departure: 1350 Hrs
- Arrival: 1800 Hrs
- Days of Operation: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat
- Flight AI180: San Francisco (SFO) to Mumbai (BOM)
- Departure: 2030 Hrs
- Arrival: 0140 Hrs (+1)
- Days of Operation: Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
- Flight AI175: Bengaluru (BLR) to San Francisco (SFO)
- Departure: 1350 Hrs
- Arrival: 1730 Hrs
- Days of Operation: Wed, Thu, Sun
- Flight AI176: San Francisco (SFO) to Bengaluru (BLR)
- Departure: 2100 Hrs
- Arrival: 0325 Hrs (+1)
- Days of Operation: Mon, Tue, Fri
Air India’s Orders for A350 and Aircraft in Commercial Service
Since the beginning of 2024, Air India has taken delivery of six A350-900 aircraft, deploying them on flights within India and the Delhi-Dubai route for regulatory compliance and crew familiarization purposes. Starting September 1, 2024, Air India will also begin flying the A350-900 to London Heathrow from Delhi. The airline has an order of 34 additional A350s with Airbus, including 20 A350-1000s.
Air India’s U.S. Presence
Air India currently flies to five destinations in the United States: New York JFK, Newark, Washington DC, Chicago, and San Francisco. The airline operates 51x weekly flights to the United States from India, providing extensive connectivity and convenience for passengers travelling between the two countries.
Details of cabin features, inflight entertainment, and more on Air India’s A350 are as follows:
- Luxe Business: Business class aboard Air India’s A350-900 features 28 private suites in a 1-2-1 configuration, each providing direct aisle access and sliding privacy doors. Each suite has a personal wardrobe and ample stowage space for electronic devices, amenities, and shoes, as well as a conveniently located mirror. The 21-inch HD touchscreen and video handset provide an immersive entertainment experience, while universal A/C and USB-A power outlets ensure mobile and electronic devices stay charged.
- Upscale Premium Economy: The Premium Economy cabin on Air India’s A350-900 offers ample legroom with 38 inches of seat pitch, 18.5 inches of seat width, and an 8-inch recline. Each seat has a 4
Read more at TravelMail | Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | and Instagram for on-the-go news
