Air India has been ranked the 4th most on-time airline in the world in June 2026 by aviation analytics firm Cirium, underscoring the airline’s continued focus on operational reliability and schedule integrity. According to Cirium’s June 2026 On-Time Performance report, the airline recorded an on-time arrival rate of 86.85% across 15,135 flights tracked during the month...

Air India began deploying its newest Boeing 787-9 aircraft between Mumbai and London Heathrow, bringing its latest-generation onboard product to one of its flagship international routes. Effective July 1, 2026, Air India flights AI131/AI130 between Mumbai and London Heathrow will be operated by the airline's new Boeing 787-9 aircraft featuring all-new cabin interiors designed exclusively...

Air India will deploy its B777-300ER aircraft featuring upgraded cabin interiors on flights between Delhi and Melbourne, effective July 1, replacing the existing aircraft. This marks a significant enhancement in premium seat capacity on the route, comfort, and on-board experience, including the introduction of First Class on the route...

Air India inaugurated first 'Easy Connect' flight under the Government of India's new hub-and-spoke framework, launching the transformative model aimed at linking the length and breadth of India seamlessly with the world, and vice versa. The inaugural Easy Connect service, flight AI1111, departed Varanasi at 09:23 AM on June 25, 2026, with international passengers on the flight connecting...

Air India will launch the direct flight services from Guwahati to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, scheduled to begin on August 4, 2026. Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, announced this strategic expansion through post on X and shared that it marks a significant milestone in positioning Guwahati as a pivotal travel and transit hub for Southeast Asia...

Air India and Booking.com announced a strategic partnership to deliver a more seamless and rewarding travel booking experience. The partnership offers customers to access a vast array of global accommodations via a dedicated co-branded platform on the airline’s website and mobile app, powered by Booking.com, along with exclusive benefits and loyalty rewards for Maharaja Club members...

Air India opened bookings for its first flights under the Government of India’s hub-and-spoke model, introducing these as ‘Easy Connect’ flights, and enabling travellers from cities beyond major hubs to drop baggage and complete immigration at origin airport and travel to destinations across the world. The airline’s new Easy Connect flights will commence from Varanasi on June 25, 2026...

Air India and Thai Airways International (THAI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) building on their existing interline agreement, to explore a deeper partnership aimed at boosting connectivity between Thailand, India, and destinations beyond, leveraging each other’s global network strengths. The MoU was signed on June 7, 2026 on the sidelines of the ongoing IATA AGM in Rio de...

Air India and Riyadh Air have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the foundation for a partnership that will offer guests seamless connections between India, Saudi Arabia, and destinations beyond. The MoU reflects the shared ambition of both full-service premium carriers to boost global connectivity for travellers flying between India, Saudi Arabia, and beyond...

Air India announced the rationalisation of its services on select international routes between June and August 2026. The adjustments have been made in response to a combination of factors, including continued airspace restrictions over certain regions and record high jet fuel prices for international operations, which significantly impact the commercial viability of certain planned services...