{"id":151063,"date":"2026-07-23T11:07:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T05:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=151063"},"modified":"2026-07-23T01:58:59","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T20:28:59","slug":"air-india-restarts-nonstop-flights-to-this-canadian-city-with-new-787-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/23\/air-india-restarts-nonstop-flights-to-this-canadian-city-with-new-787-9\/","title":{"rendered":"Air India Restarts Nonstop Flights to This Canadian City with New 787-9"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

GURUGRAM-<\/strong> Air India (AI)<\/a> will remove the en-route fuel stop at Vienna (VIE) on its Delhi (DEL) to Toronto (YYZ) service from 1 August 2026, cutting nearly three hours from the westbound journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline announced the change alongside the deployment of its new Boeing 787-9 on the route, which restores daily flying to Toronto Pearson (YYZ) and brings Premium Economy to Canada for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: FlightSim.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Air India Removes Vienna Stop on Toronto Flight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Air India today announced a significant upgrade to its Delhi to Toronto<\/a> service. The sector currently operates with a technical fuel stop at Vienna, and the new Boeing 787-9<\/a> will allow the airline to operate it without that stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The removal of the fuel stop is subject to available airspace, according to Air India. Westbound flying time is expected to fall from about 20 hours, including the stop, to around 17 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Toronto to Delhi sector already operates non-stop and will continue to do so, with a block time of up to 16 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Air India Boeing 787-9 Business Class | Photo: Air India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Daily Delhi to Toronto Flights Resume From August<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Air India will operate daily flights between Delhi<\/a> and Toronto from 1 August 2026, up from the current five weekly services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline had temporarily reduced frequency on the route between June and July 2026, citing unprecedented fuel price increases and broader geopolitical developments that affected flight operating conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Air India<\/strong>, said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Canada is home to one of the world’s largest and most vibrant Indian diaspora communities, and Toronto has long been one of Air India’s most important international gateways. As we continue transforming Air India into a world-class global airline, we are steadily expanding the availability of our newest aircraft and latest cabin products across key international routes. The introduction of our new Boeing 787-9 on the Delhi-Toronto route marks another important milestone, bringing a significantly enhanced travel experience to customers between India and Canada while extending our most premium offerings across North America.”<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

All timings are indicated in local time zones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flight<\/th>Route<\/th>Departure<\/th>Arrival<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
AI187<\/td>Delhi (DEL) to Toronto (YYZ)<\/td>0145 hrs<\/td>0930 hrs<\/td><\/tr>
AI188<\/td>Toronto (YYZ) to Delhi (DEL)<\/td>1230 hrs<\/td>1405 hrs (+1)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
The (+1) denotes arrival on the next calendar day.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Air India Boeing 787-9 Business Class | Photo: Air India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Latest Cabin Products Reach Canada for First Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The line-fit Boeing 787-9 aircraft are purpose-built for Air India, which means the cabin interiors were installed on the production line rather than fitted later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their deployment makes journeys between India and Canada<\/a> faster and more convenient, and brings the airline’s latest onboard product and premium travel experience to Canada for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each aircraft carries a modern 3-class configuration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n