Air India adds 78 flights to Europe, US amid West Asia tensions
Air India will operate 78 additional flights on nine international routes between March 10 and March 18, adding capacity to Europe and the United States as demand for reliable travel options rises amid the ongoing situation in West Asia.
The airline said the additional services will connect Delhi and Mumbai with key global gateways, including New York (JFK), London Heathrow, Frankfurt, Paris (CDG), Amsterdam and Zurich, along with regional destinations Malé and Colombo.
In total, the additional flights will add 17,660 seats across both directions on these routes.
The flights to European destinations will be operated using Boeing 787 8 aircraft, while services to Malé and Colombo will be deployed using Airbus A320neo aircraft. Flights between Delhi and New York (JFK) are expected to operate with Boeing 777 300ER aircraft, subject to regulatory approvals.
According to the airline, the additional flights will operate on the following routes:
Delhi New York (JFK), Delhi London (Heathrow), Mumbai London (Heathrow), Delhi Frankfurt, Delhi Paris (CDG), Delhi Amsterdam, Delhi Zurich, Delhi Malé and Delhi Colombo.
Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer, Air India, said the airline is continuing scheduled services to Europe and North America while using alternative routings considered safe for operations.
“Despite the odds, Air India continues to maintain its scheduled services to Europe and North America, sustaining connectivity to several international gateways. We believe the additional flights will offer passengers more options and dependable connectivity during this period,” he said.
