As part of its ongoing fleet modernisation programme, Air India will deploy its all-new Airbus A350 aircraft on flights from Delhi to London Heathrow from September 1. The airline will also introduce First Class and Premium Economy sections on the route.

The largest international carrier in India, Air India, is scheduled to deploy its new Airbus A350-900 aircraft to commence twice-daily service between Delhi and London Heathrow. 

In a press statement, Air India says that its flagship product will make its long-haul international debut on this route starting on September 1.

It says that the A350-900 will replace the currently deployed Boeing 777-300ER and Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner on 14 of 17 weekly flights, adding 336 seats on the Delhi-London Heathrow route each week.

The statement adds that with the deployment of the A350-900 to London Heathrow in September, Air India will have upgraded 90 pc of all its flights to London Heathrow. 

It goes on to say that since April, Air India has also started deploying its recently-inducted Boeing 777-300ERs with elevated cabin interiors on all flights on its Mumbai-London Heathrow route.

The new service provides upgraded cabin interiors and inflight entertainment systems, while bringing First Class back on the London Heathrow-Mumbai route. 

This makes Air India the only carrier to offer the choice of First Class travel between the two cities as well as between the UK and India, the statement adds.

Introducing Premium Economy and an all-new Air India experience across cabins

Air India says it will also introduce a new Premium Economy class experience for the first time on the Delhi-London Heathrow route with A350-900. 

This new service will offer guests the choice of 24 wide seats arranged in a 2-4-2 configuration in a dedicated, upscale cabin.

Other improvements on the aircraft include new chinaware, new tableware and glassware, new bedding, and updated amenity kits for Business and Premium Economy guests, exclusively designed by Ferragamo and Tumi, respectively. 

“The deployment of our flagship A350s and the B777s with upgraded cabin interiors to London Heathrow marks a significant milestone for Air India. It demonstrates our commitment to elevating the travel experience of our guests to truly world-class standards and to going beyond just meeting customer expectations as we continue to renew our fleet,” says Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Air India.

“With our industry-leading cabin products on the A350 including a new Premium Economy experience and a host of new on board enhancements rolling out, we are confident that these daily flights between India and London Heathrow will soon be the preferred choice for travellers,” Wilson adds.