{"id":57527,"date":"2024-02-26T19:49:35","date_gmt":"2024-02-26T14:19:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=57527"},"modified":"2024-02-26T19:49:40","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T14:19:40","slug":"air-india-to-launch-new-flights-to-dallas-seattle-and-los-angeles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2024\/02\/26\/air-india-to-launch-new-flights-to-dallas-seattle-and-los-angeles\/","title":{"rendered":"Air India to Launch New Flights to Dallas, Seattle, and Los Angeles with A350 and 777 in Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

GURUGRAM-<\/strong> Indian FSC carrier Air India (AI)<\/a> is set to expand its ultra-long-haul flight offerings, particularly to U.S. cities, as it grows its aircraft fleet with additional A350s<\/a> and Boeing 777s<\/a>, per insider information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline, under the ownership of the Tata Group and amidst operational streamlining, including the proposed merger with Vistara (UK)<\/a>, is considering the launch of non-stop flights from Indian cities to Seattle (SEA)<\/a>, Los Angeles (LAX), and Dallas (DFW)<\/a>, according to knowledgeable sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Air India New Flights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Presently, Air India is the sole Indian carrier providing services to the U.S., with existing flights to Washington, New York<\/a>, Newark, San Francisco, and Chicago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sources informed PTI <\/em>that Air India is plotting the initiation of flights to Seattle, Los Angeles, and Dallas during the winter schedule of 2024-25.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The A350 is anticipated to be utilized for services to Seattle, while the 777 is considered for operations on flights to Los Angeles and Dallas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These upcoming routes are categorized as ultra-long-haul flights, typically entailing durations exceeding 16 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the U.S. cities, Air India is contemplating exclusive 777 operations to London Heathrow from both Delhi <\/a>and Mumbai. This plan will be implemented following the induction of two more aircraft of this type into its fleet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Currently, flights to London are conducted using Boeing 787 aircraft<\/a> departing from Delhi and Mumbai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bengaluru-London Gatwick Flights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Air India (AI)\u00a0is launching new flights from\u00a0Bengaluru (BLR)<\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0London Gatwick (LGW)<\/a>\u00a0from April 1, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Gurugram-based carrier operates four routes to London Gatwick from Amritasr (ATQ), Ahmedabad (AMD), Goa (GOI), and Kochi (COK).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline will deploy its widebody Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft with five weekly flights to serve this new BLR-LGW sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AI177 operates from Bangalore (BLR) to London Gatwick (LGW) with a schedule of 14:05 to 20:05 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AI178 departs from London Gatwick (LGW) to Bangalore (BLR) from 21:35 to 11:50+1 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay tuned with us. Further, follow us on social media for the latest updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Air India to Add 400+ Weekly Flights, 30+ Aircraft, and New Destinations in Six Months<\/a><\/blockquote>