Airlines

IndiGo to operate widebody aircraft this winter

On a wet lease basis, Indigo began operating wide body aircraft for medium to long-haul travel in both business and economy cabins.

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This winter, IndiGo, the nation’s largest airline by the number of passengers carried, will start using wide-body aircraft. Twin aisle aircraft with operational crews will be leased by the airline on a wet lease basis for medium to long-haul travel on both business and economy cabins. There are now only two Indian airlines using wide bodies to operate passenger flights, and they are Air India and Vistara.

Demand is continuing to climb during the forthcoming holiday and winter seasons as international air travel experiences a strong period of recovery. This is encouraging for the sector, and IndiGo continues to be highly bullish on potential strong growth for international travel to and from India.

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However, given that the aviation industry as a whole continues to experience serious supply chain disruptions, we have been looking into a variety of solutions to allow us to carry on with our operations without incident and to offer our customers effective and reasonably priced travel, according to an IndiGo spokesperson.

IndiGo has been experiencing a delay in adding new planes as a result of a disturbance in the worldwide supply chain. Additionally, almost 30 aircraft are grounded due to a shortage of engines for the same reason. Pieter Elbers, the new CEO of IndiGo, recently disclosed to TOI that these supply chain concerns forced the airline to postpone the removal of certain relatively older aircraft from its fleet.

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Industry insiders claim that IndiGo will use its current fleet of Airbus A320 family aircraft to deploy the wide body on its existing high-density medium-range routes since beginning new routes at such short notice is not an option. Routes like Delhi-Istanbul and Mumbai-Istanbul will begin service on January 1, 2023.

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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.