Air India is moving with upgauging its 787 operated flight to Washington DC with a Boeing 777 in November 2024, here are the details.
Air India to upgauge Washington DC flights from 787 to 777 operations
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My first experience with the fast-track immigration (FTI-TTP) for exiting and returning to India
India has launched its own version of the US CBP’s Global Entry Programme, where Indian citizens and OCIs won’t have to wait to get back into the country and they can use biometric gates to enter the borders. Here is how it works at Delhi Airport.
Boeing 737 rudder control issues flagged by the Indian Aviation Regulator
A new issue has been notified, affecting some Boeing 737 aircraft. This might affect automatic landings using these aircraft, and a permanent fix is awaited.
Air India Express absorbs AIX Connect in merger
Air India Express has seen the last step in its long-drawn merger process with AirAsia India come to a close on October 1, 2024. The airlines are now merged and operate as Air India Express, with the designator code IX. I5/AirAsia India has ceased to exist.
Delta expects to return to India in 2026
Delta, which has been on and off again from India for almost a decade now, might take another crack at the Indian market in 2026, with its new A350-1000 jets.
Isidro Porqueras elevated to the position of IndiGo’s COO; Wolfgang Prock-Schauer to retire
Isidro Porqueras, who joined from Volotea, has been elevated to the position of IndiGo’s next COO. The current CEO, Wolfgang Prock-Schauer will retire this year.
Two new Indian airlines in the works: Shankh Air and Air Kerala
Two airlines intend to launch Indian operations in the coming months: Shankh Air and Air Kerala, with polar opposite strategies. Here is what happened in their stories so far.
Air India completes two years of its turnaround plan
Air India just completed two years of its turnaround plan, and it seems many things are going in the right direction. Most importantly, they are turning the corner on finances.
Emirates to upgrade their Boeing 777 flights operating to the US by early 2025
Emirates is going big on its revitalisation plans for the US routes, replacing the product on board its flights to the US in quick succession over the next six months or so.
Air India kicks off narrowbody aircraft retrofit; will add Premium Economy cabins as well
Air India has launched its 400 million dollar retrofit exercise, with the airline putting the first of its older aircraft into the hangar for a retrofit as of September 16, 2024.
Air India SATS inducts luxury coaches for AI’s Business and First class passengers at Delhi Airport
Air India SATS has inducted new executive coaches for transferring AI passengers (Business and First) between Terminal and Aircraft at Delhi Airport.
