Air India

Air India launches ‘ZipAhead priority check-in & handling service

Air India launches ‘ZipAhead priority check-in & handling service

March 10, 2025

Aiming to cater to time-conscious passengers who are not otherwise eligible for priority benefits, Indian airline and part of Tata Conglomerate Air India has recently introduced ZipAhead, a paid service that handles priority check-in and baggage handling. In a press statement, Ai...

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Air India Express expands services to Varanasi amid Maha Kumbh surge

Air India Express expands services to Varanasi amid Maha Kumbh surge

January 31, 2025

Air India Express, the low cost subsidiary of Air India, has announced that in response to the surge in travel demand for the Maha Kumbh it will commence daily direct flights between Delhi and Varanasi from February 5. In a statement, the airline says that in addition to the new ...

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Air India to operate daily flights to Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh Mela

Air India to operate daily flights to Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh Mela

January 14, 2025

In a significant move to enhance connectivity, Air India, a Tata Group company, will operate daily flights between Delhi and Prayagraj, providing seamless travel options for passengers attending the Maha Kumbh Mela. In a press statement, Air India says that it will operate daily ...

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Air India orders 34 trainer aircraft for FTO

Air India orders 34 trainer aircraft for FTO

December 19, 2024

In a move to set a new benchmark in aviation training, Air India, the second-largest carrier, has placed an order for 34 trainer aircraft to support the development of South Asia’s largest Flying Training Organisation (FTO) in Amravati, Maharashtra. Slated to begin operations b...

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Air India Express to launch four new routes from Bhubaneswar in 2025

Air India Express to launch four new routes from Bhubaneswar in 2025

December 4, 2024

Air India Express, the low-cost subdiairy of Air India, has announced the launch of four new routes from Bhubaneswar, capital of Odisha, connecting it to Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan, Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, Kochi in Kerala and Patna, the capital of Bihar. In a pre...

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Domestic air traffic grows 5.3 pc to 13.6 million in October: DGCA

Domestic air traffic grows 5.3 pc to 13.6 million in October: DGCA

November 27, 2024

According to the monthly data released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the domestic air passenger traffic in India grew 5.3 pc to 13.6 million in October from 12.6 million in the same month last year. The data states that budget carrier IndiGo clocked a marke...

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Air India optimises key domestic metro routes post Vistara merger

Air India optimises key domestic metro routes post Vistara merger

November 27, 2024

Tata Group carrier Air India has announced that it will deploy the narrowbody aircraft of erstwhile Vistara on its metro-to-metro routes in order to enhance passenger comfort on these trunk routes. In a press statement, Air India says that all flights on key metro routes Delhi to...

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Air India launches ‘Fly Prior’ service for greater travel flexibility

Air India launches ‘Fly Prior’ service for greater travel flexibility

November 9, 2024

Air India has introduced a new ancillary service, ‘Fly Prior’, to provide greater flexibility in travel plans to its guests flying within India.  In a press statement, the airline says that the service provides travellers an option to take an alternative flight departing up ...

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Air India to boost frequencies to Kolkata for Durga Puja

Air India to boost frequencies to Kolkata for Durga Puja

August 22, 2024

In response to the increased demand for travel during the upcoming Durga Puja, Air India, part of Tata Group, has announced the temporary addition of flights to Kolkata from four major Indian cities. In a press statement, Air India says that it has already added a daily flight be...

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Air India Express expands operations with six new daily flights

Air India Express expands operations with six new daily flights

August 13, 2024

In a major move to enhance its domestic operations, Air India Express has expanded its network by launching six new daily direct flights in a single day, marking a substantial boost in connectivity across key Indian cities. In a press statement, Air India Express, a subsidiary of...

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Air India Express expands network to Agartala

Air India Express expands network to Agartala

July 26, 2024

Enhancing connectivity in northeast India, low-cost carrier Air India Express has announced daily flights from Agartala to Guwahati, Delhi and Kolkata. In a press statement, Air India Express, a subsidiary of Air India, says that the expansion aims to improve travel options and c...

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Air India launches direct daily flights from Vijayawada to Mumbai

Air India launches direct daily flights from Vijayawada to Mumbai

June 16, 2024

Enhancing air connectivity in Andhra Pradesh, Air India, India’s leading international airline, has introduced a direct daily service between Vijayawada and Mumbai. In a press statement, the carrier says that this initiative aims to facilitate easier travel access both domestic...

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