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Air India

🌎 airindia.com

Air India is a global airline based in Gurugram, Haryana, offering extensive flight services across over 85 destinations worldwide, including 46 domestic and 39 international locations. Known for its non-stop flights, Air India provides a range of services including complimentary meals, loyalty programs, and cargo solutions, catering to both leisure and business travelers.

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Updates as of Oct 03, 2024

• Air India and Air India Express have started a strategic partnership with SWP in Dammam, as announced by Dennis Arun Fernando, Airport Manager at Air India.
• Air India will maintain Air Vistara's routes and experience intact post-merger until March 2025.
• Starting November 12, 2024, Vistara flights will be bookable on the Air India website under the AI2 prefix.
• Air India will maintain Vistara's service standards after their merger on November 12, with flights using the 'AI2' prefix.
• Air India announced that after the merger with Vistara on November 12, Vistara flights will use the 'AI2' prefix while maintaining their current service and crew.

• Air India announced a partnership with Truefitt & Hill, allowing customers to earn 5 Flying Returns points for every ₹100 spent.
• In October 2024, Air India completed the merger of Air India Express and AIX Connect, marking a key step in its transformation plan.
• Air India now offers over 3000 hours of Bollywood movies and other content on VISTA Inflight Entertainment, with additional streaming options on personal devices.
• Air India launched a new service allowing passengers to check-in for flights at New Delhi and Shivaji Stadium Metro stations.
• Starting November 1, 2024, Air India will operate daily non-stop flights between Delhi and New York JFK with their new A350 aircraft.
• Air India now offers three weekly non-stop flights between Delhi and Guwahati.
• Air India introduces Upgrade Plus offering complimentary lounge access, priority boarding, and enhanced seats.
• Air India CEO Campbell Wilson stated that the airline's transformation is hindered by an ageing fleet and global parts shortages, affecting its ability to compete with carriers like Emirates and Qatar Airways.

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