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Award Availablity Alert: Air India Award Space Available on United Mileage Plus

February 16, 2026 by Ajay 2 Comments

Air India tickets using Mileage Plus miles are back after a while. Go in if you want to book, now.

Air India’s new 787-9 and refurbished 787-8 to take on London Heathrow routes in Summer 2026

February 14, 2026 by Ajay 3 Comments

Here are the upcoming changes to the Air India network, where the 787s are taking over many routes.

IndiGo confirms it is in compliance with the Indian FDTL Guidelines

February 11, 2026 by Ajay Leave A Comment

IndiGo says it is good to go and is complying with the new FDTL norms, which focus on crew fatigue getting better rather than worse.

First Look: Inside the swanky Air India’s Maharaja Lounge at Delhi Airport’s Terminal 3 International

February 10, 2026 by Ajay 7 Comments

The image shows three people standing behind separate podiums in a welcoming gesture, with their hands together in front of a large, curved digital screen. The screen displays a scenic background of a lake with lotus flowers, surrounded by mountains and architectural structures. The floor has a circular, patterned design, and there are lamps on the podiums. The setting appears to be a reception area, possibly in a lounge or hotel.

Air India is close to opening its first lounge, the Air India Maharaja Lounge at Delhi Airport Terminal 3 (International), which reflects the airline’s design philosophy. Here is a 2000-word detailing of what to expect inside.

UK’s CAA wants to know why did Air India fly a plane to India despite Fuel Control Switches having a problem

February 5, 2026 by Ajay 2 Comments

The image shows a filled-out Air India aircraft maintenance log sheet. It includes handwritten notes and signatures, with sections for recording technical details, maintenance actions, and fuel information. The sheet has a structured layout with various fields and boxes for data entry, including MEL categories, component descriptions, and operational parameters.

The UK CAA has now asked for more details on the 787-8 flight from earlier this week, which was conducted despite the fuel control switches not working as intended.

IndiGo to rejig Boeing 787-9 network due to airspace restrictions

February 4, 2026 by Ajay 9 Comments

The image shows an airplane on a runway. The aircraft is painted in white and blue, with the word "IndiGo" visible on the side. The tail features a stylized design in blue. The background includes a grassy area and some trees under an overcast sky.

IndiGo has had to rework its 787-9 network to account for the airspace closure at Delhi and the ongoing threat assessment of Iranian airspace. Here are the details.

DGCA clarifies all is well with Air India’s Boeing 787-8s

February 3, 2026 by Ajay Leave A Comment

The issue with the Air India 787-8 Fuel Control Switch identified yesterday has been found to be a non-issue, the DGCA said today.

Air India grounds one Boeing 787-8 after Captain reports that a Fuel Control Switch refuses to lock in

February 2, 2026 by Ajay 2 Comments

Air India has reportedly grounded an aircraft, registration VT-ANX, after it operated a flight from London, and the pilots reported a loose/defective fuel control switch on the aircraft this morning.

Air India to bring in the Airbus A321XLRs to its network in 2029-30

February 2, 2026 by Ajay 2 Comments

The image shows four men standing on a stage at an aviation event. They are dressed in formal attire, with two of them holding documents. Behind them is a large screen displaying graphics related to aviation, including images of aircraft, an airport terminal, and aviation professionals. The screen also features text about the event, highlighting it as Asia's largest civil aviation event. There are logos and names of partners and sponsors on the side panels.

Air India has announced the conversion of some of their A321neo orders to the A321XLR. This will enable them to fly their premium product all the way to Europe or East Asia in a narrowbody capacity.

Air India’s new Boeing 787-9s to fly with open Business Class Suites and 18 less Economy Seats

January 24, 2026 by Ajay 2 Comments

The image shows the interior of an airplane's business class cabin. The seats are arranged in a 1-2-1 configuration, providing direct aisle access for each passenger. The seats are spacious and equipped with personal entertainment screens, adjustable lighting, and privacy partitions. The cabin has a modern design with soft lighting and overhead storage compartments.

Air India will get to operate its new aircraft with significant seat restrictions because the FAA has not yet certified every seat on the plane. Here are the details.

Air India will fly new 787-9 on Mumbai – Frankfurt route effective February 1, 2026

January 23, 2026 by Ajay 6 Comments

Air India’s new Boeing 787-9 aircraft will fly between Mumbai and Frankfurt, effective February 1, 2026 (after a short demonstration at the Wings India 2026)