Air India begins A350 flights to JFK
November 4, 2024
Air India has launched its flagship Airbus A350-900 on daily, non-stop flights between New York’s JFK Airport and Delhi, with additional service from Newark’s Liberty International Airport starting on January 2, 2025.
The new routes introduce Air India’s latest cabin to the lucrative New York market, featuring business class suites, a premium economy cabin, an enhanced in-flight entertainment system and new meal options.
The A350 deployment is a key milestone in Air India’s transformation, part of its ambitious post-privatisation renewal, which includes the acquisition of over 500 new aircraft, with more than 40 A350s set to join the fleet.
The Delhi-London route recently saw the A350 introduction.
Campbell Wilson, CEO and managing director, Air India, said: “The A350 is not just another aircraft for Air India; it is a symbol of the “new Air India” that is emerging through our 5-year Vihaan.AI post-privatisation transformation programme.
“Guest feedback on the aircraft and new customer experience has been exceptionally positive since it was launched on the Delhi-London Heathrow route in September, so we are excited to now bring it to New York.
“We are also looking forward to commencing the full interior refit of existing aircraft in 2025 which, together with the hundreds of new aircraft on order, will take Air India to new heights.”
