ECONOMY Air India Engages UK Travel Trade To Boost Inbound Tourism To India

Air India has stepped up its engagement with the United Kingdom’s travel industry to promote inbound tourism to India, hosting an exclusive networking event in London with Union Tourism and Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on the sidelines of the World Travel Market (WTM) London. The event brought together representatives of leading UK travel companies […]

CW Bureau · Nov 5, 2026

GENERAL Air India Launches Maharaja Shop To Expand Flagship Loyalty Programme

Air India has launched The Maharaja Shop, a premium lifestyle marketplace that allows members of its frequent flyer programme, Maharaja Club, to earn loyalty points on purchases across a range of Indian and international brands. The platform is designed to extend the benefits of the Maharaja Club beyond air travel, enabling members to accumulate Maharaja […]

CW Bureau · Nov 5, 2026

HOSPITALITY Air India Introduces Restaurant-Style Fine Dining In Business Class

Air India has introduced a multicourse fine dining service for Business Class passengers on its long-haul and ultra-long-haul international flights, starting with services connecting India and the UK. The enhanced dining experience has been launched on flights to and from London Heathrow, London Gatwick and Birmingham. Air India plans to progressively extend the service across […]

CW Bureau · Oct 22, 2026

GENERAL Air India Breaks Ground For MRO Hangar At Delhi Indira Gandhi Airport

Air India has broken ground for a new multi-facility maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) hangar at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), as the airline seeks to strengthen its in-house aircraft maintenance capabilities, improve fleet reliability and reduce aircraft downtime. Spread across nine acres, the facility is designed to accommodate one widebody and one narrowbody […]

CW Bureau · Oct 22, 2026

GENERAL Air India, Standard Chartered In Tie-Up To Offer Premium Travel Benefits

Air India and Standard Chartered have announced a strategic partnership to offer premium travel privileges and cross-border wealth management services to affluent Indian clients in Singapore and the UAE, combining the airline’s Maharaja Club loyalty programme with the bank’s international banking and wealth management capabilities. Under the partnership, which is expected to become available in […]

CW Bureau · Oct 21, 2026

GENERAL Air India Set To Launch Delhi-Osaka Non-Stop Flights In February 2027

Air India will launch four weekly non-stop flights between Delhi and Osaka from February 2, 2027, becoming the only airline to operate directly on the route and expanding its presence in Japan amid rising demand for travel between India and the East Asian country. The new service to Kansai International Airport will be operated using […]

CW Bureau · Oct 16, 2026

GENERAL Air India, Adani Airports Introduce Online Duty-Free Shopping Platform

Air India and Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL), India’s largest private airport operator, have launched an integrated online duty-free shopping platform for international travellers, allowing passengers to browse, pre-order and pay for duty-free products before their journey. The digital storefront has been integrated into Air India’s official website and mobile application. Passengers travelling from or […]

CW Bureau · Sep 28, 2026

GENERAL Air India’s Vista Digital Platform For Connected Inflight Experience

Air India, India’s leading global airline, has unveiled a preview of Vista Digital Platform, its next-generation connected inflight entertainment (IFE) software designed to transform the onboard entertainment and service experience. Developed by Air India’s in-house design and software teams, the platform will feature several patent-pending innovations and is currently being integrated with IFE hardware systems. […]

CW Bureau · Sep 22, 2026

GENERAL Air India Unveils Campaign Featuring Cricket Talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Air India has unveiled the latest chapter of its brand platform, ‘There is an Air About India’, featuring young cricket talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in a digital film ahead of the Asian Games. First launched in 2025, the campaign initially focused on India’s confidence, ambition and momentum. The latest edition shifts the focus to the collective […]

CW Bureau · Sep 21, 2026

GENERAL Inside Story: Why Do Pilots Perform Go-Around At Times Citing Safety

As an aircraft descends towards a runway, passengers usually know that the journey is nearing its end. Seat belts are fastened, window shades are raised and attention shifts towards the ground as the runway comes into view. Then, unexpectedly, the engines become louder. The aircraft begins climbing and the runway falls away beneath the wings. […]

CW Bureau · Sep 12, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE How Air India’s Boeing 787-9 VT-AWD Is Tested Before Flying Passengers

When Air India’s newest Boeing 787-9, VT-AWD, arrived in Delhi, it marked another milestone in the airline’s transformation journey. But behind the aircraft’s arrival lies months of engineering, customisation, inspection and testing aimed at ensuring it meets Air India’s standards for safety, quality and customer experience. Chief Engineer Yuvraj Puri, who led Air India’s acceptance […]

CW Bureau · Sep 5, 2026

HOSPITALITY Air India, IHG Hotels In Loyalty Tie-up, Expand Rewards Points For Travellers

Air India and IHG Hotels & Resorts have announced a new loyalty partnership that will allow Air India’s Maharaja Club members to earn Maharaja Points on stays at IHG properties worldwide, while IHG One Rewards members can exchange their points for Maharaja Points. The partnership brings together IHG’s global portfolio of more than 7,100 hotels […]

CW Bureau · Sep 4, 2026