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Vistara Launches Direct Flights Between Mumbai-Paris

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The best full-service airline in India, Vistara, a joint venture between Singapore Airlines and the Tata group, launched nonstop, five times a week flights between Mumbai and Paris.

Operating on Vistara’s 787-9 Dreamliner, the inaugural flight took off on March 28, 2024, at 13:50 (IST) from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai and arrived at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris at 18:55. Vistara now links Paris to Delhi and Mumbai airports in India with the launch of this new route. Furthermore, it is Vistara’s sixth long-haul direct route from India to Europe.

Schedule of flights to/from Paris effective 28 March 2024

Sector	Flight No.	Days of Operation	Departure	Arrival
Mumbai – Paris	UK 023	Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays	13:20 hrs	19:30 hrs
Paris – Mumbai	UK 024	Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays	21:30 hrs	09:50 hrs (+1)

All qualified clients who satisfy the visa and entry requirements in both countries—as stated by the relevant government agencies—are accepted by Vistara. Before making a reservation, Vistara highly advises its clients to thoroughly read these guidelines.

In addition to winning multiple “Best Airline” accolades and receiving praise for maintaining the best safety standards and providing the cleanest cabins in the world, Vistara is the highest rated airline in India on both Skytrax and TripAdvisor. At the coveted World Airline Awards 2023 by Skytrax, Vistara—the only Indian airline to rank among the world’s top 20 airlines—was named the 16th best airline worldwide.

As well as the best airline in India and South Asia for three consecutive years, the best airline staff in India and South Asia for five consecutive years, the best cabin crew in India and South Asia for three consecutive years, and the best business class airline in India and South Asia for two consecutive years. Additionally, Vistara was acknowledged in 2024 by ch-aviation with the titles of Asia’s 2nd Youngest Aircraft Fleet and World’s 4th Youngest Aircraft Fleet.

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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.