Air India’s flagship Airbus A350 made its international debut by landing in Dubai, marking a significant milestone for the leading global airline. On May 2, 2024, Air India commenced flights on the bustling Delhi-Dubai route utilizing its newly-acquired Airbus A350-900 aircraft adorned in the airline’s striking new livery.
In a notable distinction, Air India stands out as the sole carrier operating the A350 between India and Dubai. The airline commemorated this historic occasion with pre-departure ceremonies at both Delhi and Dubai airports, where guests were presented with special A350 memorabilia.
At Dubai airport, dignitaries including Mr Satish Kumar Sivan, Consul General of India in Dubai, Mr Jamal Al Hai, Deputy CEO of Dubai Airport, and Mr Mohammed Abdulla Lengawi, Director General of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, participated in a ceremonial lamp lighting to inaugurate the aircraft’s maiden departure from Dubai.
Air India’s A350-900 boasts a luxurious three-class cabin configuration, accommodating a total of 316 seats. Among these are 28 exclusive Business suites featuring full-flat beds, 24 Premium Economy seats offering extra legroom and additional amenities, and 264 spacious Economy seats. Each seat is equipped with the latest-generation Panasonic eX3 in-flight entertainment system and high-definition screens, providing passengers with access to over 2,200 hours of entertainment content from across the globe.
Currently, Air India operates a robust schedule of 72 weekly flights to Dubai from five Indian cities, with 32 of these flights originating from Delhi alone.
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