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Air India: all the news and deals on flights and Flying Returns

Air India, founded in 1932, is one of India's leading airlines and a benchmark in the global aviation industry. Its history reflects national pride and commitment to excellence in the industry.

The modern fleet consists mainly of Boeing and Airbus aircraft, including models such as the B787, l'A320neo, l'A321neo and theA350. This diversification enables the company to provide reliable and comfortable service on a wide range of domestic and international routes.

Air India is committed to providing its passengers with a high-quality travel experience and personalized service. The main hubs at Delhi (DEL) e Mumbai (BOM) serve as key operational centers, providing global connectivity and high-level service. It is part of the alliance Star Alliance, one of the largest in the world.

The airline is actively involved in promoting tourism in India and environmental sustainability. Air India also offers the loyalty program Flying Returns, which allows passengers to earn miles and enjoy exclusive benefits, demonstrating the company's focus on loyalty and customer satisfaction.

Air India incorporates Vistara and becomes bigger and bigger. Thus disappears India's 'top-of-the-line' airline

For nearly 10 years (until the very recent developments affecting Air India in terms of fleet and cabins), with...

September 7, 2024

2 min by Matteo Legnani - 5 days ago

News

There are fewer and fewer First Class cabins in the world, but it is by no means disappearing

More than 50% of the companies offering first class are Asian, but Europe has 3 of the top 6

August 24, 2024

3 min by theflyer - 3 weeks ago

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Guides

Forget what you've heard, the new Air India is ready to take over the world

There were not many planes to visit this year at Farnborough, but among those present two were certainly among the most interesting...

July 25, 2024

3 min by theflyer - 2 months ago

News

Farnborough Air Show kicks off: top event is the unveiling of Qatar Airways' new QSuites

Tomorrow, Monday, July 22, kicks off the Farnborough Air Show, which along with the Paris Air Show is the most important event for...

July 21, 2024

2 min by Matteo Legnani - 2 months ago

News

Three classes but little space, no ife, no wifi: Air India's lame revolution on short haul

There is no mention of an inflight entertainment system, nor wi-fi, in the statement with which Air India announced...

July 9, 2024

2 min by Matteo Legnani - 2 months ago

A320

News

In economy on an Air India A320 (on a 5-hour route).

On the web, one reads the worst things about Air India. I decided, thus, to test the Indian national airline:...

May 24, 2024

1 min by Mattia Porcu - 4 months ago

news

All the predictions about the 777X. It's a tussle among the companies: who might have it in the fleet first

It seems to be an endless odyssey, that of the certification of the Boeing 777-9 and its first delivery to a customer. At almost...

May 23, 2024

3 min by Matteo Legnani - 4 months ago

News

Air India pilot caught drunk for third time: fired

Do you know, by any chance, how to say "did you raise your elbow?" in Hindi? I honestly don't but I guess it was this....

April 3, 2024

1 min by Mattia Porcu - 5 months ago

News

I spent €60 to fly (tomorrow) on the world's longest flight: here are the TOP 10 "Ultra Long" routes of 2024

As a true airplane and aviation aficionado, I couldn't help but put on my wish list an iconic route,...

February 7, 2024

3 min by theflyer - 7 months ago

Success stories

Showcase

Air India revolution: here is the new business suite on the A350-900

Air India has taken the first step toward a momentous change, announced during 2023, that will redefine the entire experience...

January 8, 2024

2 min by Gabriele Simmini - 8 months ago

News

2024 will be the year of suites, here are the six best business classes debuting in the coming months

Some people find them a bit overwhelming. And those who love them because of the privacy they allow. The transportation industry...

December 28, 2023

4 min by Matteo Legnani - 9 months ago

News

Lufthansa, Swiss and Austrian will be the first European airlines to return to Israel

Lufthansa Group airlines will be the first among European airlines to resume flights to Tel Aviv. They will do so...

December 18, 2023

2 min by Matteo Legnani - 9 months ago

News

It looks like Emirates, but it's Air India. New logo, new identity and new cabins

The world of Indian air transport will look very different at the end of this decade, covid slowed modernization,...

August 14, 2023

2 min by theflyer - 1 year ago

News

The perils of flying over Russia: the odyssey of the Indian Boeing stranded in Siberia

So much cat's in the bag, she leaves her paw in it.... The mishap that happened to an Air India Boeing 777-200LR...

June 9, 2023

2 min by Matteo Legnani - 1 year ago

Curiosities

News

Ultra-long-haul flights: here are the 15 longest routes in the world in 2023

In recent years, one of the biggest trends in air transportation has been for airlines to launch...

May 7, 2023

3 min by Gabriele Simmini - 1 year ago

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News

The 5 best lounges of 2023

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The Pier Cathay First Class

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Qatar Lounge Bangkok

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Al Mourian "The Garden"

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Crown Lounge Amman

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First Class Silverkris Lounge London

Offerings of the moment

Singapore Airlines discounts award tickets by 25% on all destinations including Milan and Rome

If you have read my review of the world's longest flight in the past few days and felt like...

September 11, 2024

2 min by theflyer - 1 day ago

krisflyer

Offers

1000 Miles&More bonus for each stay at a Hyatt hotel by end of October

It kicks off Sept. 15 and will run until Oct. 31 in a promotion that allows World of Hyatt members...

September 10, 2024

3 min by theflyer - 2 days ago

milesmore

Offers

Business class to Bogota for less than 1,800 euros: here are the end-of-summer promotions of Air France and KLM

Summer is coming to an end and yet, I'm sure, so many have stayed home: there are those who, perhaps, could not take...

September 5, 2024

1 min by Mattia Porcu - 1 week ago

Offers

Hilton, from today the Power Up promo is active. Register if you want to get 2500 bonus points every stay

The fall Power Up promotion kicks off today and will be valid until the end of the year. This will be the third and final...

September 3, 2024

2 min by theflyer - 1 week ago

Hilton Honors

Offers

Qatar, limited time offer to buy Avios and get 50% bonus

Avios are the hardest currency to buy with rich bonuses, if there are programs that sell the points...

September 2, 2024

2 min by theflyer - 1 week ago

Offers

Cards of the Month

ITA Airways Platinum American Express Card

100,000 Volare points upon reaching 1,000 euros spent on ita-airways.co.uk within 3 months*

ITA Airways Gold American Express Credit Card

50,000 Volare points upon reaching 600 euros spent on ita-airways.it in the first 3 months*

Mastercard Gold Miles&More.

6 thousand miles&more miles + free card first 6 months

Mooncard

Discounted fee

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Air India: all the news and deals on flights and Flying Returns

Air India incorporates Vistara and becomes bigger and bigger. Thus disappears India's 'top-of-the-line' airline

There are fewer and fewer First Class cabins in the world, but it is by no means disappearing

Forget what you've heard, the new Air India is ready to take over the world

The 5 best lounges of 2023

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