Beginning on September 1, 2024, Air India will transform travel by introducing twice-daily flights between Delhi and London Heathrow.
On 14 of the 17 weekly flights, the A350-900 will take the place of the existing Boeing 777-300ER and Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, adding 336 seats weekly to the Delhi-London Heathrow route.
Air India Upgrades Delhi-London Route with A350s: 10 Key Points To Know
- Twice-Daily Flights: Starting September 1, 2024, Air India will introduce twice-daily flights between Delhi and London Heathrow.
- Aircraft Upgrade: 14 out of 17 weekly flights will feature the Airbus A350-900, replacing the Boeing 777-300ER and Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, adding 336 seats weekly to the route.
- Improved Services: By September, 90% of Air India’s flights to London Heathrow will be improved with better cabin interiors.
- Mumbai-London Route: Since April 2024, Air India has been operating modified Boeing 777-300ERs on the Mumbai-London Heathrow route, reintroducing First Class service.
- Exclusive First Class: Air India will be the only airline offering First Class service between the UK and India on the Mumbai-London route.
- Premium Economy: The A350-900 will introduce a Premium Economy class on the Delhi-London route, featuring 24 spacious seats in an elegant cabin.
- Enhanced Amenities: New amenity packages for Business and Premium Economy travelers, created by Ferragamo and TUMI, along with upgraded chinaware, tableware, glassware, bedding, and other soft goods, will be available on A350 flights.
- CEO’s Statement: Campbell Wilson, CEO of Air India, highlighted the deployment of A350s and upgraded B777s to London Heathrow as a significant milestone for the airline.
- Booking Information: Bookings for the new A350 flights can be made via travel agencies, the Air India website, or the Air India mobile app.
- Flight Schedules: Detailed schedules for flights between Delhi and London Heathrow, as well as Mumbai and London Heathrow, starting September 1, 2024, are provided with specific departure and arrival times.
According to the official Press Release, Air India intends to have improved 90% of its flights to London Heathrow by September. The airline started operating modified Boeing 777-300ERs on its Mumbai–London Heathrow route earlier in April 2024. These aircraft have improved cabin furnishings and the London Heathrow–Mumbai segment will once again provide First class. With this change, only Air India will provide first-class service between these locations and between the UK and India.
With the A350-900, Air India will be offering a Premium Economy class for the first time on the Delhi-London Heathrow route. This class will have 24 roomy seats arranged in an elegant cabin.
This year, Ferragamo and TUMI specifically created updated amenity packages for Business and Premium Economy travelers, as well as new chinaware, tableware, glassware, bedding, and other soft goods, will be launched for passengers on Air India’s A350 flights.
“The deployment of our flagship A350s and the B777s with upgraded cabin interiors to London Heathrow marks a significant milestone for Air India,” said Campbell Wilson, CEO of Air India.
Booking and Travel Information
Bookings for seats on the Delhi-London Heathrow A350 flights may now be made via travel agencies, the Air India website, or the Air India mobile app.
Schedule of Flights as of September 1, 2024
AI161 is the flight number.
London Heathrow to Delhi
Departure time: 04:45
Arrival time: 07:30
Flight Number: AI162
London Heathrow – Delhi Arrives at 22:50 hours after departing at 09:45.
AI111 is the flight number.
London Heathrow to Delhi
Time of departure: 06:45
Arrival time: 11:30
AI112 is the flight number.
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London Heathrow – Delhi Arrival: 02:05 Hours (+1) Departure: 13:15 Hours
Air India provides daily flights on its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft with enhanced interiors for passengers flying from Mumbai to London Heathrow.
Schedule of Flights as of September 1, 2024
AI129 is the flight number.
London Heathrow to Mumbai
Departure time: 05:15
Arrival time: 10:15
AI128 is the flight number.
Mumbai – London Heathrow
Time of departure: 1230 hours
Arrival time: 01:45 (+1)
AI131 is the flight number.
London Heathrow to Mumbai
Time of departure: 1400 hours
Arrival: 19:00
Flight Number: AI-130
Heathrow Airport in London Mumbai
Arrival time: 2130 hours
Arrival time: 10:50
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