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Hainan Airlines is awarded the 5-Star Airline Rating for 2023

The international air transport rating agency SKYTRAX has given Hainan Airlines the highest 5-Star Airline Rating for 2023.

Hainan Airlines is one of only 10 airlines currently awarded the 5-Star Airline Rating and first received their 5-Star Airline Rating in 2011.

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“We are delighted to have been able to resume the full rating of Hainan Airlines with travel into and around China facilitating this,” said Edward Plaisted of Skytrax. “Since their last rating, Hainan Airlines was acquired by Liaoning Fangda Group Industrial, and it has been very encouraging to see their continued investment in the airline, as part of their pursuit to maintain the highest quality levels and customer experience.”

As at January 2023, international flights are being resumed by Hainan Airlines, from Beijing to Bangkok, Brussels, Berlin, Manchester, Belgrade and Moscow, from Shanghai to Tel Aviv, Chongqing to Madrid and Rome, Shenzhen to Vancouver and Tel Aviv, Dalian to Tokyo and Seoul, Haikou to Hong Kong.

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The resumption of further flights is expected from Beijing to Boston, Seattle, Tokyo and Tel Aviv, from Shanghai to Boston, Chongqing to New York and Shenzhen to Paris. Hainan Airlines resumed services in February 2023 with its Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, almost four years after the aircraft type was grounded.

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Air India Rolls Out A350s for Delhi-New York JFK and Newark Routes

In a major development for North American travelers, Air India has announced the deployment of its state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 aircraft on two key routes: Delhi to New York and Delhi to Newark.

The service on the Delhi-New York route will commence on November 1, 2024, while the Delhi-Newark route will see its inaugural flight on January 2, 2025.

The introduction of the air india a350 will bring significant enhancements to Air India’s offerings, particularly with the launch of its Premium Economy class. air india retrofit This new class will feature 24 wide seats arranged in a 2-4-2 configuration, providing passengers with extra legroom and a more comfortable flying experience.

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“We are encouraged by the positive guest feedback we have received from the domestic deployment of our air india a350 interior 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,” said Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of Air India.

The A350’s Business class will set new standards with 28 private suites, each equipped with full-flat beds, direct aisle access, and personal wardrobes. Economy class will be configured to accommodate 264 passengers in a 3-4-3 layout. Across all cabins, passengers will enjoy the latest Panasonic eX3 in-flight entertainment system, offering over 2,200 hours of content.

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This strategic deployment marks a notable enhancement in Air India’s U.S. operations, with 60% of its flights to the U.S. now featuring new or upgraded cabin interiors. The air india new international routes currently operates 51 weekly flights to five U.S. destinations: New York JFK, Newark, Washington DC, Chicago, and San Francisco.

The revamped cabins, advanced in-flight entertainment systems, and improved service standards represent air india wifi commitment to providing a superior travel experience. “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,” the airline stated.

Seats on these flights are now available for booking on Air India’s website, mobile app, and through travel agents, ensuring that passengers can easily plan their journeys on these newly upgraded routes.