{"id":72568,"date":"2024-10-26T18:52:41","date_gmt":"2024-10-26T13:22:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=72568"},"modified":"2024-10-30T19:39:59","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T14:09:59","slug":"air-india-international-schedule-winter-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2024\/10\/26\/air-india-international-schedule-winter-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Air India New International Schedule Update for Winter 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>GURUGRAM-<\/strong> Tata Group-owned <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/tag\/air-india\/\">Air India (AI)<\/a> has announced significant enhancements to its international network for the Winter 2024 season, which runs from October 27, 2024, to March 29, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sole Indian full-service carrier, as Air India will integrate <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=Vistara\">Vistara (UK) <\/a>this winter and it will have a fleet of 210 aircraft. With this Air India will have a fleet of 67 widebody planes that are capable of serving long-haul and ultra-long-haul routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Air-India-Boeing-777-300ER-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Air India (AI) has announced significant enhancements to its international network for the Winter 2024 season, which runs from October 27, 2024, to March 29, 2025.\" class=\"wp-image-68585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Air-India-Boeing-777-300ER-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Air-India-Boeing-777-300ER-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Air-India-Boeing-777-300ER-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Air-India-Boeing-777-300ER-50x28.webp 50w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Air-India-Boeing-777-300ER-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Air-India-Boeing-777-300ER-450x253.webp 450w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Air-India-Boeing-777-300ER-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Air-India-Boeing-777-300ER.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/vimanspotter\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Utkarsh Thakkar (Vimanspotter)<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-air-india-winter-2024-int-l-schedule\">Air India Winter 2024 Int&#8217;l Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The airline is significantly boosting its presence in North America while strengthening its European connectivity with increased frequencies and equipment upgrades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toronto Route Expansion<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Delhi (DEL)-Toronto (YYZ) service doubles to twice-daily flights (14 weekly)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continues operation with Boeing 777-300ER aircraft<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/vsoyrs3s-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Air India A350 on Towing\" class=\"wp-image-72570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/vsoyrs3s-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/vsoyrs3s-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/vsoyrs3s-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/vsoyrs3s-50x28.webp 50w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/vsoyrs3s-1600x900.webp 1600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/vsoyrs3s-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/vsoyrs3s-2048x1152.webp 2048w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/vsoyrs3s-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/vsoyrs3s-450x253.webp 450w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/vsoyrs3s-1200x675.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/CAlloing\" rel=\"nofollow\">Cl\u00e9ment Alloing<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fleet Modernization on US Routes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Introduction of state-of-the-art <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=A350\">Airbus A350<\/a> aircraft on:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Delhi-New York (JFK) route from November 1, 2024.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delhi-Newark (EWR) route from January 2, 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These modern aircraft replacements mark a significant upgrade from the previous Boeing 777-300ER service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-washington-equipment-change\">Washington Equipment Change<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Delhi-Washington (IAD) service transitions to Boeing 777-300ER<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Represents an upgrade from the previously deployed Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Air India earlier reported that&nbsp;<strong>60% of its U.S. flights&nbsp;<\/strong>will now <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/22\/air-india-deploys-a350-on-flights-to-new-york-and-newark\/\">feature new or upgraded cabin interiors<\/a>. This includes the Airbus A350 deployment for the first time and the replacement of legacy aircraft on U.S. routes with newer models that have better cabins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dnataawardedcontractforairindiarsquoslong-awaitedreturntozurich-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"AI has announced significant enhancements to its international network for the Winter 2024 season, which runs from October 27, 2024, to March 29, 2025.\" class=\"wp-image-65623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dnataawardedcontractforairindiarsquoslong-awaitedreturntozurich-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dnataawardedcontractforairindiarsquoslong-awaitedreturntozurich-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dnataawardedcontractforairindiarsquoslong-awaitedreturntozurich-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dnataawardedcontractforairindiarsquoslong-awaitedreturntozurich-50x28.webp 50w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dnataawardedcontractforairindiarsquoslong-awaitedreturntozurich-1600x900.webp 1600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dnataawardedcontractforairindiarsquoslong-awaitedreturntozurich-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dnataawardedcontractforairindiarsquoslong-awaitedreturntozurich-2048x1152.webp 2048w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dnataawardedcontractforairindiarsquoslong-awaitedreturntozurich-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dnataawardedcontractforairindiarsquoslong-awaitedreturntozurich-450x253.webp 450w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dnataawardedcontractforairindiarsquoslong-awaitedreturntozurich-1200x675.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Dnata<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">European Network Strengthening<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Air India has also announced significant improvements to its European services, particularly focusing on United Kingdom routes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">London Operations Enhancement<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bengaluru (BLR)-London service shifted from Gatwick (LGW) to the more premium Heathrow (LHR) airport.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequency increased to daily services (7X weekly flights)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Air India has<a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2024\/10\/19\/air-india-to-restart-bengaluru-london-heathrow-flights\/\"> leased SAS slots<\/a> to operate BLR-LHR flights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regional UK Route Expansion<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Effective November 25, 2024, several routes will see increased frequencies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ahmedabad (AMD)-London Gatwick: Enhanced to 5 weekly flights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Goa (GOX)-London Gatwick: Increased to 4 weekly flights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amritsar (ATQ)-Birmingham (BHX): Boosted to 4 weekly flights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ti3qvoo2-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Air India Vistara Merger\" class=\"wp-image-72220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ti3qvoo2-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ti3qvoo2-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ti3qvoo2-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ti3qvoo2-50x28.webp 50w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ti3qvoo2-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ti3qvoo2-450x253.webp 450w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ti3qvoo2.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: avgeekwithlens\/ Harsh Tekriwal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-asia-and-africa-connectivity\">Asia and Africa Connectivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, the airline will make changes to narrowbody-operated International flight routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Air India has strengthened its presence in the growing Southeast Asian market:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Delhi-Ho Chi Minh City (SGC) route upgraded to daily service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Previous frequency: 6 flights per week<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New frequency: 7 flights per week (daily operations)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The airline has also bolstered its presence in the Indian Ocean region:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mumbai-Mauritius route sees significant frequency increase<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Previous schedule: 4 flights per week<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New enhanced schedule: 5 flights per week<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of its network rationalization strategy, Air India has announced the following change:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Discontinuation of Kolkata (CCU)-Kathmandu (KTM) service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>But possibly transferred to Air India Express (IX) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSC_0083-01-07-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Air India and AI Express Winter Schedule\" class=\"wp-image-65572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSC_0083-01-07-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSC_0083-01-07-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSC_0083-01-07-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSC_0083-01-07-50x33.webp 50w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSC_0083-01-07-1600x1067.webp 1600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSC_0083-01-07-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSC_0083-01-07-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSC_0083-01-07-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSC_0083-01-07-450x300.webp 450w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSC_0083-01-07-1200x800.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: avgeekwithlens\/ Harsh Tekriwal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-domestic-schedule\">Domestic Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Indian aviation sector demonstrates significant expansion in its winter schedule operations, with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) approving an impressive total of <strong>23,732 weekly flights<\/strong>. This marks a substantial <strong>8% year-over-year growth<\/strong> from the previous winter&#8217;s 21,941 weekly operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Network Expansion<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Total approved weekly domestic flights: 23,732<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Year-over-year growth: 8%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Airport coverage expansion: From 106 to 118 airports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The addition of 12 new airports to the network<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Air India Group&#8217;s Strengthened Presence<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Air India Group showcases remarkable growth across its airlines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Air India<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Weekly flights: 2,367<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Growth rate: 18.94% year-over-year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrates significant network expansion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Group Airlines Performance<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AIX Connect (formerly AirAsia India) and Air India Express:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Combined weekly operations: 1,940 flights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Currently undergoing merger integration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vistara:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Weekly flights: 1,902<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintains a strong market presence and will operate flights as AI2 from November 12, 2024.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Air India group which includes all four carriers will operate <strong>6,209 weekly flights<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feature Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/cliper31\" rel=\"nofollow\">(1) Eurospot (@cliper31) \/ X<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned with us. 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