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A woman books the entire Air India Business Class cabin for her pet dog’s flight.

An Air India flight’s entire business class cabin was reserved for a dog owner’s pet. On September 15, the dog boarded an Air India flight from Mumbai to Chennai.

A woman reserved the entire business class cabin on an Air India flight to treat her dog to a luxurious travel experience. On September 15, Air India AI-671 flew from Mumbai to Chennai. The woman paid a whopping 2.5 lakh rupees to book the entire cabin for her furry child, Bella. She, her pet, and her servant had the entire cabin to themselves for two hours. It was the J-class cabin, which had 12 seats. The price per seat is 20,000. The woman reserved all 12 seats for her dog.

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Air India is the only domestic airline in India that allows domestic pets in the passenger cabin. Passengers are allowed to bring up to two pets under certain conditions. Typically, a pet is assigned a seat in the last row of the scheduled class. Pets must pay additional fees when flying with Air India. Air India will have flown around 2000 pets on domestic flights by 2020. However, this was most likely the first time someone reserved an entire cabin on an Air India flight for a pet. She paid 2.5 lakhs for the business class cabin. An official told ANI, “The average business class cost for Mumbai-Chennai is around Rs 20,000, and the said female passenger paid Rs 2.5 lakh for the trip.”

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Air India to Launch aircraft maintenance training institute in Bengaluru

Air India, one of India’s leading global airlines, is set to establish a Basic Maintenance Training Organization (BMTO) in Bengaluru.

This institute will offer a comprehensive Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) program certified by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The program will follow an integrated 2+2 year structure, combining classroom learning with practical, hands-on training.

This initiative is part of Air India’s broader goal of creating a robust aviation ecosystem in India. With plans to expand its fleet and strengthen its operations, the airline aims to build a skilled workforce of maintenance engineers, making the organization self-reliant while supporting its ambitious transformation journey.

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To bring this vision to life, air india has partnered with Bengaluru Airport City Limited (BACL), a subsidiary of Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL). Together, they will develop a state-of-the-art facility spanning 86,000 square feet at Bengaluru Airport City.

This purpose-built campus will feature modern classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, and qualified trainers to deliver world-class education and training. The institute is expected to become operational by mid-2026.

The BMTO will be located close to Air India’s new 12-bay Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility, also set to open in Bengaluru by early 2026. The AME program will begin with two years of academic coursework, followed by two years of practical training at the MRO, ensuring students receive hands-on experience adhering to industry standards.

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In the meantime, Air India has introduced a Cadet AME program in collaboration with reputable institutions in Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

This ensures continuity in its commitment to developing skilled aircraft maintenance engineers while the BMTO facility is under construction. The program also allows students to pursue a bachelor’s degree through university partnerships, enhancing their career and academic opportunities.

With this initiative, air india plane aims to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in aircraft maintenance and engineering, air india new planes contributing to the development of India’s aviation sector and creating specialized career paths for aspiring engineers.