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Air India to offer 3-class cabin configuration on domestic routes. Details here

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Livemint · 1y ago

Air India to offer 3-class cabin configuration on domestic routes. Details here

Air India has introduced a new three-class configuration on its A320neo aircraft for domestic and short-haul international routes. The configuration includes a Business class, Premium Economy, and Economy class. This upgrade is part of Air India's efforts to enhance the flying experience and transform it into a world-class airline. The airline has already refitted two A320neo aircraft with the new configuration. In addition, Air India has announced its flight schedule for these three-class flights, offering greater choice to its passengers.

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Class war: IndiGo shows Air India it means business

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Livemint · 1y ago

Class war: IndiGo shows Air India it means business

Indian low-cost carrier, IndiGo, has introduced a business class cabin on select domestic routes as part of its strategy to focus on improving yields and expand globally. IndiGo currently has a 6% market share in the premium segment and aims to tap into this market as it prepares for future expansion. The airline also plans to induct the Airbus 321XLR and Airbus 350 into its fleet, enabling it to offer a premium class on domestic connections for international passengers. IndiGo's business class offering has received positive responses, with executives expressing confidence in the timing of the launch.

IndiGo’s new business class ’Indigo Stretch’ to take off in November; Delhi-Mumbai fares start at ₹18,018 | Mint

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Livemint · 1y ago

IndiGo’s new business class ’Indigo Stretch’ to take off in November; Delhi-Mumbai fares start at ₹18,018 | Mint

IndiGo has announced the introduction of its business class product, #IndiGoStretch, on the Delhi-Mumbai route. Bookings will be available starting from August 6 for travel beginning on November 14. This move marks a significant shift for the low-cost carrier, as it ventures into the premium services segment. The CEO of IndiGo, Pieter Elbers, also revealed plans to launch a customer loyalty program called 'IndiGo BluChip'. IndiGo will be offering business class seats on 12 domestic routes, targeting busy and business-oriented routes. Other airlines in India currently offering business-class seats include Air India, Air India Express, and Vistara.

Come November, fly business class aboard IndiGo | Mint

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Livemint · 1y ago

Come November, fly business class aboard IndiGo | Mint

IndiGo, India's largest airline, will introduce business class seats on its busiest metro routes starting in November. The airline plans to debut the business class product on the Delhi-Mumbai route and expand to 12 domestic metro routes by 2025. The business class seats, branded as "IndiGo Stretch," will offer premium features and complimentary benefits. IndiGo aims to increase its fleet and plans to launch a loyalty program called BluChip in September. The airline's entrance into the business class segment is seen as a strategic move to tap into a market with lower capacity following the exit of Jet Airways.

India's antitrust body approves Vistara merger with Air India

Reuters · 1y ago

India's antitrust body approves Vistara merger with Air India

India's antitrust body has given approval to the merger of Air India, owned by the Tata group, and sister airline Vistara, subject to compliance with voluntary commitments. This decision raises concerns about a duopoly in the industry, with the merged Air India-Vistara and IndiGo controlling over 75% of the domestic market. The merger aims to create a stronger competitor to take on rivals like IndiGo and Middle Eastern carriers. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) had previously flagged concerns about potential monopolies on certain routes and in business class travel.

IndiGo premium push: 45 aircraft with biz class by 2026 | Company Business News

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Livemint · 8m ago

IndiGo premium push: 45 aircraft with biz class by 2026 | Company Business News

Indian airline IndiGo plans to expand its business-class product, IndiGoStretch, to 45 aircraft by 2026, up from the current two. The airline aims to introduce 45 IndiGoStretch aircraft over the next 14 months, with service on 12 routes and over 260 daily flights. The expansion is expected to offer premium capacity in around 10% of IndiGo's total fleet. The move comes as the airline seeks to provide a premium alternative to Air India, which currently dominates the premium class market in India.

Black Friday Sale: IndiGo one-way fares from ₹1,199, Air India offers up to 20% off on domestic flights- check details | Company Business News

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Black Friday Sale: IndiGo one-way fares from ₹1,199, Air India offers up to 20% off on domestic flights- check details | Company Business News

The Black Friday Sale in India has brought significant discounts on domestic and international flights. Air India is offering fare reductions of up to 20% on domestic flights and up to 12% on international routes. Passengers can book flights until June 30, 2025, with extended options for flights to Australia or North America until October 30, 2025. Air India is waiving convenience fees and offering additional savings for specific payment methods. IndiGo also has enticing deals, with one-way fares starting at ₹1,199 for domestic routes and ₹5,199 for international destinations. Ancillary services are also discounted.

AI Express, Akasa rip premium seats even as no-frills IndiGo adds business class

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Livemint · 11m ago

AI Express, Akasa rip premium seats even as no-frills IndiGo adds business class

Akasa Air and Air India Express are removing premium business class seats inherited from Chinese airlines on their domestic flights in order to enhance operational efficiency. Akasa Air has already replaced most of its premium seats with regular economy seats, while Air India Express has begun the retrofitting process. Both airlines are aiming to streamline their operations and reduce complexities by offering only economy class. This decision diverges from IndiGo, which recently announced plans to introduce business class seats on its flights.

Air India to add 30 aircraft to its fleet by March

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Livemint · 1y ago

Air India to add 30 aircraft to its fleet by March

Air India is planning to expand its fleet by adding ten wide-body aircraft, including six Airbus A350 and four Boeing B777, as well as 20 narrow-body Airbus A320neo aircraft. This expansion aims to accommodate increased demand, with 200 additional weekly flights each for domestic and international routes. The airline has already increased weekly frequencies on several international routes during the winter schedule and introduced flights on four new routes. The expansion is part of Air India's ongoing transformation and route network growth following its acquisition by the Tata Group in January 2021.

Air India to soon introduce Wi-Fi on board flights, first route will be Delhi to London | Mint

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Livemint · 11m ago

Air India to soon introduce Wi-Fi on board flights, first route will be Delhi to London | Mint

Air India has announced the launch of Wi-Fi services on its flights, starting with the A350 aircraft on the Delhi to London Heathrow route. This flight, operated twice daily, is part of Air India's "ambitious transformation journey." The A350 aircraft features private suites, full-flat beds in business, premium economy, and economy seats. The induction of the A350 aircraft will replace the Boeing 777-300ER and Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner on 14 of Air India's 17 weekly flights, providing additional seating capacity. Earlier, a passenger video of Air India's new business class cabin received positive reviews on social media.

Air India for international, Air India Express for domestic: Tata Sons’ growth strategy

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Business Today · 4m ago

Air India for international, Air India Express for domestic: Tata Sons’ growth strategy

Tata Sons plans to position Air India for growth on international routes to compete with foreign carriers, while Air India Express will focus on the domestic market, targeting rivals like IndiGo. This strategy is part of an overarching goal to achieve operational breakeven by the end of the fiscal year 2027. Air India's management is guided to pursue these growth avenues to enhance the airline's competitive edge and financial sustainability.

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