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Vistara Announces Direct Daily Flights Between Delhi And Maldives

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A new route has been added to the expanding international network of Vistara, India’s full-service airline and a joint venture of Singapore Airlines and the Tata Group. Beginning on October 1, 2023, the airline will operate direct daily flights to Malé from Delhi.

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As it improves connectivity between India and the island nation of the Maldives, Vistara will fly its A320neo aircraft in a three-class configuration on the route. Bookings for the flights are being progressively opened on all channels, including Vistara’s website, mobile app, and through travel agents.

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“We are thrilled to introduce direct connectivity between Delhi and Malé – our second route to the exquisite beach destination, in addition to Mumbai-Malé,” said Vinod Kannan, Chief Executive Officer of Vistara. We will be able to offer our customers improved access to one of the most well-liked vacation spots while also giving the already-existing bilateral collaboration between India and the Republic of the Maldives more momentum with this new route. With our state-of-the-art product and intuitively thoughtful services, we are certain that our customers will appreciate the choice of flying India’s best airline on this new route.”

INTRODUCTORY ALL-INCLUSIVE, ROUND-TRIP FARES BETWEEN DELHI AND MALDIVES

Sector	Economy	Premium Economy	Business
Delhi – Maldives – Delhi	INR 26,999	INR 34,999	INR 82,999
Maldives – Delhi – Maldives	MVR 5,099	MVR 6,599	MVR 14,799

SCHEDULE OF FLIGHTS BETWEEN DELHI AND MALDIVES

EFFECTIVE 01 OCTOBER 2023

Sector	Flight No.	Days of Operation	Departure	Arrival
Delhi – Maldives	UK 0273	Daily	1045 hrs	1420 hrs
Maldives – Delhi	UK 0274	Daily	1520 hrs	1955 hrs

Any eligible consumer who satisfies the entry and visa criteria of both countries, as set forth by the relevant government organizations, shall be accepted by Vistara. Before making any reservations, Vistara highly advises all of its clients to thoroughly understand these policies.

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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.