{"id":35147,"date":"2023-06-11T13:47:47","date_gmt":"2023-06-11T08:17:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=35147"},"modified":"2023-11-22T14:42:16","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T09:12:16","slug":"air-india-first-inaugural-delhi-amsterdam-flight-takes-off-exclusive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2023\/06\/11\/air-india-first-inaugural-delhi-amsterdam-flight-takes-off-exclusive\/","title":{"rendered":"Air India First Inaugural Delhi Amsterdam Flight Takes off | Exclusive"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

DELHI-<\/strong> Tata-backed Indian FSC Air India (AI)<\/a> inaugural flight between Delhi and Amsterdam Takes off for the first time on June 11, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The legacy carrier announced the route back on May 8, 2023. Further, the flight will be serviced by a Boeing<\/a> 787-8 Dreamliner with two cabin classes. Subsequently, AI will operate flights for four times a week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Aneesh Phadnis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Air India Delhi to Amsterdam Flight <\/strong>Takes off<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to Flight Radar 24, the Air India flight AI155 departed from Delhi (DEL) at 1:25 PM IST (7:55 AM UTC). Subsequently, the aircraft will cover 6,375 KM and is expected to land at Amsterdam (AMS), Netherlands, at 18:35 Local Time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The aircraft used by Air India for its Inaugural flight is Boeing 787, having registration VT-NAC. Further, the aircraft is 5.7 years old, and the airline took delivery of it Oct 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air India is expanding its network in Europe with the addition of Amsterdam as its 8th continental European city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Air India – en Boeing 787 Dreamliner i selskapets farger\nBruno Geiger Airplane Pictures and Collection.\nLisens: CC BY NC 2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This marks the fourth European destination from Delhi that the airline has connected in the past four months. With this new route, Air India now offers a total of 77 weekly non-stop flights between India and Europe. Further providing passengers with increased flexibility and convenience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr. Campbell Wilson, CEO & MD of Air India, expressed his thoughts on the launch of the new Amsterdam route. He stated, “By introducing this non-stop flight to Amsterdam, Air India is expanding its long-haul network and providing more choices for our customers.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“This, along with the addition of other European routes in recent months and those planned for the future, aligns with our goal of establishing Delhi as a prominent international hub,” added Mr. Wilson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#FlyAI<\/a>: Adding another destination in Europe to our expanding network, our inaugural flight to Amsterdam is on its way! A ceremonial lamp was lit, a cake shared & ribbon cut by our Chief Customer Experience and Ground Handling Officer @rajeshdogra7<\/a> , along with passengers, CCO\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/F6bgWlxZpZ<\/a><\/p>— Air India (@airindia) June 11, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote>