GURUGRAM- Tata-owned Indian FSC Air India (AI) has announced the launch of new international destination with non-stop flights between Delhi (DEL) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Malaysia.
Gurugram-headquartered carrier will deploy Airbus A320neo aircraft to serve the route, which starts on September 15, 2024. Further, the aircraft will have two class configurations to provide a convenient experience to passengers.
Air India Kuala Lumpur Flights
The new route will strengthen Air India’s Southeast Asia network, providing more flight options for travelers between India and Malaysia and opening new connections for Malaysian travelers to access Air India’s global routes.
Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial & Transformation Officer of Air India stated,
“We are happy to support the fast-growing tourism and trade corridor between India and Malaysia with this new daily service. Leveraging our robust global network, this route will not only serve travelers flying between the two nations, but also offer convenient one-stop connections for travelers from Europe and North America seeking to explore the wonders of
Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial & Transformation Officer of Air India
Malaysia.”
With these new flights between Delhi and Kuala Lumpur, Air India strengthens its vision to make Delhi a global hub. The new route will help passengers to transit further to other international destinations in Canada, Europe, UK and the United States.
| SCHEDULE OF FLIGHTS BETWEEN DELHI AND KUALA LUMPUR Effective 15 SEPTEMBER 2024 | ||||
| Flight | Sector | Departure | Arrival | Days of Operation |
| AI384 | Delhi-Kuala Lumpur | 1300 Hrs | 2100 Hrs | Daily |
| AI385 | Kuala Lumpur-Delhi | 0830 Hrs | 1125 Hrs | Daily |
Note: Departure and arrival times are shown in local times. The AI385 Kuala Lumpur-Delhi schedule takes effect on September 16, 2024.
As of July 2024, Air India operates direct flights from Indian cities to five destinations in Southeast Asia. This includes Bangkok (BKK), Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Phuket (HKT), Singapore (SIN) and Yangon (RGN).
Apart from this, Air India also plans to deploy its flagship Airbus A350 on Delhi-London Heathrow (LHR) Route from September 1, 2024. It’s a double win for passengers travelling between India and UK. Especially for frequent flyers, they can now have more comfortable travel experience with flagship aircraft.
Air India Group is not just enhancing its international network but working to solidify its regional connectivity. The airline is considering ATR-72 aircraft to challenge IndiGo’s (6E) dominance in the sector.
Celebrating 70 Years of Singapore Flights
Air India Limited and Changi Airport Group celebrated 70 years of Air India operations in Singapore (SIN) with grandeur. Since the first flight landed at Kallang Airport in 1954, Air India has consistently operated, even during the Covid pandemic.
Looking ahead, Air India will increase its services to Singapore from major points in India, providing convenient connections to other destinations.
Simanta Bordoloi, Senior Asst. General Manager at Air India, said, “This 70-year journey celebrates our loyal customers, whose support has been integral to our success. Thank you! We are committed to building strong relationships with our customers and offering a blend of Indian hospitality.”
We thank the High Commissioner of India to Singapore, H.E. Dr. Shilpak Ambule, for gracing the event. We also thank Ching Kiat LIM for awarding the certificate of recognition on behalf of Changi Airport Group, and Rahul Shah, Resident Director of Tata Sons, ASEAN, and Wendy Loh, Sr. VP of SATS Ltd., for their gracious presence at the celebration.
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