Air India has announced a significant expansion to its network with the addition of 174 weekly flights under its Northern Winter Schedule, effective 26 October 2025. The increase will strengthen connectivity across key domestic destinations and short-haul international routes, meeting rising travel demand within India and to Southeast Asia.
Air India has officially commenced the widebody retrofit programme for its legacy Boeing 787-8 fleet, marking a major milestone in its US$ 400 million fleet enhancement initiative. The first aircraft, VT-ANT, departed in July 2025 for Boeing’s facility in Victorville, California, to undergo a full interior transformation. A second 787-8 will follow in October, with both scheduled to return to service in…
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Air India has commenced a wide-ranging $400 million fleet interior refurbishment program, aiming to enhance passenger comfort and modernize its in-service aircraft. The project covers a total of 67 aircraft, with the work scheduled over a two-year period as the airline undergoes a brand transformation under Tata Group ownership.
