Air India Welcomes First A320 Neo Aircraft

July 8, 2024

Air India, which is owned by the Tata Group, just bought its first narrow-body plane with a new uniform. The color code for this Airbus A320 Neo is VT-RTN, and it got to Indira Gandhi International Airport on July 7 from Toulouse, France. This is an important step in Air India’s continued process of change.

Air India’s Fleet Enhancement

The Airbus A320 Neo, which was just released, has three classes. This plan has 132 comfortable economy class seats, 24 premium economy seats with extra legroom, and luxury business class seats. This is the first time that Air India has offered a premium economy class on a narrow-body plane. It is planned that the plane will start flying short-haul domestic flights in August 2024.

Current and Future Plans

Air India currently runs three A320 Neo planes in its internal network. These planes have similar three-class layouts but wear older liveries. Starting in early 2019, the airline will add new, upgraded, and refurbished narrow-body and wide-body planes to its fleets to make the customer experience even better.

Historical Overview of Air India

Air India was started by J.R.D. Tata and had its first flight on October 15, 1932. Since then, it has built a large network of flights both in India and other countries. The airline had been owned by the government for 69 years before it was bought back by the Tata Group in January 2022.

Transformation Journey

Air India wants to become a world-class airline while still keeping its Indian roots through a project called Vihaan.AI. In the first phase, called the “Taxi” phase, basic changes were made, like putting long-idled planes back into service, adding more people, upgrading technology, and starting to improve customer service.

Global Partnerships

As a member of the Star Alliance, Air India has access to a global network that makes it easier to get to major places around the world. This makes it easier for passengers to connect and travel. Tata’s strategic plans helped Air India add this plane to its fleet. It’s a big step forward in the airline’s commitment to great service and operational excellence.

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