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Air India Limited
AI AICIndia · Callsign: AIRINDIA
Overview
India itself absorbs 295 of the 393 routes catalogued for Air India Limited, leaving fewer than a hundred sectors to cover 30 other countries. New Delhi originates 67 of them, Mumbai 44, then Kolkata (19), Chennai (16) and Hyderabad (13). Outside India the leading markets lie in the Gulf and Southeast Asia: the United Arab Emirates at 11 sectors, Saudi Arabia nine and Singapore eight, with the United States at seven. The network reaches 103 destinations in 31 countries. Mumbai to Newark, 12,546 kilometres, is the longest route held. The carrier is registered in India and operates under IATA code AI, ICAO code AIC and the callsign AIRINDIA.
393
Routes
103
Destinations
31
Countries
393
Flights
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Longest Routes
| From | To | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOM 🇮🇳 | EWR 🇺🇸 | 12546 km | 916 min |
| EWR 🇺🇸 | BOM 🇮🇳 | 12546 km | 916 min |
| ORD 🇺🇸 | DEL 🇮🇳 | 12022 km | 879 min |
| DEL 🇮🇳 | ORD 🇺🇸 | 12022 km | 879 min |
| DEL 🇮🇳 | JFK 🇺🇸 | 11755 km | 860 min |
| JFK 🇺🇸 | DEL 🇮🇳 | 11755 km | 860 min |
| HKG 🇭🇰 | SFO 🇺🇸 | 11128 km | 816 min |
| SFO 🇺🇸 | HKG 🇭🇰 | 11128 km | 816 min |
| SYD 🇦🇺 | DEL 🇮🇳 | 10435 km | 767 min |
| DEL 🇮🇳 | SYD 🇦🇺 | 10435 km | 767 min |
| MEL 🇦🇺 | DEL 🇮🇳 | 10191 km | 749 min |
| DEL 🇮🇳 | MEL 🇦🇺 | 10191 km | 749 min |
| SFO 🇺🇸 | ICN 🇰🇷 | 9085 km | 671 min |
| ICN 🇰🇷 | SFO 🇺🇸 | 9085 km | 671 min |
| NRT 🇯🇵 | LAX 🇺🇸 | 8753 km | 648 min |
| LAX 🇺🇸 | NRT 🇯🇵 | 8753 km | 648 min |
| FRA 🇩🇪 | MAA 🇮🇳 | 7595 km | 566 min |
| MAA 🇮🇳 | FRA 🇩🇪 | 7595 km | 566 min |
| FRA 🇩🇪 | BLR 🇮🇳 | 7402 km | 552 min |
| BLR 🇮🇳 | FRA 🇩🇪 | 7402 km | 552 min |
Top Destinations
- India 295
- United Arab Emirates 11
- Saudi Arabia 9
- Singapore 8
- United States 7
- Germany 6
- Hong Kong 5
- Japan 4
- South Korea 4
- United Kingdom 4
- Oman 4
- Australia 4
- Mauritius 3
- Sri Lanka 3
- Thailand 3
Aircraft Types
- Airbus A319 117 routes
- Airbus A320 89 routes
- Airbus A321 72 routes
- Boeing 787-8 38 routes
- Boeing 777-300ER 34 routes
- ATR 26 routes
- CRJ-700 19 routes
- Airbus A330-200 14 routes
- Airbus A330-300 13 routes
- Boeing 747-400 10 routes
- Boeing 777-200 6 routes
- Airbus A330 4 routes
- Airbus A380-800 4 routes
- Boeing 767-300 3 routes
- Boeing 737-800 2 routes
Frequently Asked Questions
What alliance does Air India belong to?
Air India is a member of the Star Alliance, having joined in 2014. Following its acquisition by the Tata Group in 2022, Air India has been undergoing a comprehensive transformation including fleet renewal, service improvements, and network expansion while maintaining its Star Alliance membership.
Where are Air India main hub airports?
Air India's primary hub is Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai serves as a secondary hub. Both airports handle significant domestic and international traffic for the carrier.
What cabin classes does Air India offer?
Air India offers First Class on select Boeing 777 routes, Business Class with lie-flat seats on long-haul aircraft, Premium Economy on newer aircraft, and Economy Class. Under Tata Group ownership, the airline has ordered new Airbus A350s and Boeing 787s that will feature completely redesigned cabin products.
What is Air India checked baggage allowance?
Air India Economy passengers on flights to the Americas receive two free checked bags at 23 kg each. Routes to Europe, Africa, and Australia include two bags at 23 kg each. Within India, Economy passengers typically receive one bag at 25 kg. These allowances are among the most generous for travel to and from India.
How is Air India changing under Tata Group ownership?
Since the Tata Group acquired Air India in January 2022, the airline has placed one of the largest aircraft orders in aviation history with over 470 new aircraft from Airbus and Boeing. The transformation plan includes new cabin interiors, a refreshed brand identity, merged operations with Vistara, and service quality improvements across all touchpoints.