Air India to deploy B787-9 on Delhi-Toronto service from Aug 1
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The new aircraft enables airline to remove enroute fuel stop at Vienna. The airline will also restore 7x weekly flights to Toronto from 1 August
Air India announced a significant upgrade to its Delhi-Toronto service, with the deployment of its brand-new Boeing 787-9 aircraft on the route from August 1, 2026, enabling the airline to remove the enroute fuel stop at Vienna and operate the service non-stop.
The removal of the fuel stop is subject to available airspaces and is intended to reduce the current flying time from Delhi to Toronto by nearly three hours, with the flying time decreasing from about 20 hours currently (including the fuel stop) to 17 hours. The return Toronto-Delhi service will continue to operate non-stop, with flying time of up to 16 hours.
From August 1, 2026, the airline will operate daily flights between Delhi and Toronto, up from the current five weekly flights. The airline had temporarily reduced frequency on the route between June and July 2026 due to unprecedented fuel price increases and broader geopolitical developments that affected flight operating conditions.
Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Air India, said, “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.”
The airline’s new Boeing 787-9 aircraft feature a modern three-class cabin configuration, offering customers the choice of Business Class, Premium Economy, and Economy Class. For the first time, airline’s guests travelling between Delhi and Toronto will have the option of flying Premium Economy. The new aircraft feature 30 private suites in Business Class, 28 Premium Economy seats, and 238 Economy seats, blending contemporary design, advanced technology, and Indian-inspired aesthetics.
