Air India, the national flag carrier of India has an extensive network of flights to both national and international destinations. Its main operational hubs are in Mumbai namely Chhatrapati Sivaji Intenational Airport and Delhi namely Indira Gandhi International Airport. It was started by J. R. D. Tata as Tata Airlines in 1932.After World War II; Tata Airlines became a public limited company in 1946 under the name of Air India. Since then it has conducted excellent scheduled services to more than 50 destinations in the world as well as in the country. In 1993, Air India took delivery of the flagship of its fleet when the first Boeing 747-400 named Konark made history by operating the first non-stop flight between New York City and Delhi. Currently Air India has also introduced a new subsidiary airline, Air India Express.

Fleet of Air India

Air India’s fleet includes nearly8 9 new Boeing aircrafts747-400,777-200LR, Boeing777-300ER, 787-8, and airbusA319-200,A320-200,AA321-200,A330-200 in service Air India has further ordered for 34 more aircrafts, which include27 Boeing.  With the help of its gigantic fleet millions travellers commute each year. Air India has code-share accords with a lot of foremost airlines of the world that embrace Aeroflot, Air Canada, Singapore airlines, South African Airways, Turkish Airlines,Lufthansa, KuwaitAirways etc.

Air India-Baggage allowance

Air India permits every traveller to have two bags checked in, as far as they do not exceed 25 kgs of luggage for Economy Class passengers, 35 kgs for Executive Class Passengers and 40 Kgs for First Class Passengers  On the whole the standard size of each case should not exceed 55 cm (l) x 35 cm (w) x 25 cm (h) – including pockets, wheels, and handles. You can carry a handbag inside the cabin provided it does not exceed 8 kgs. There are certain luggage restrictions. You cannot carry lighters, scissors, firearms, explosive materials and any kinds of flammable items. If a passenger is travelling with an infant, they can carry 1 additional small baggage item in the cabin at no extra charge.

Air India– Destinations and services

Air India serves 49 domestic destinations and 26 international destinations in 19 countries across Asia, Europe and North America including Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and Boston and in Gulf countries namely Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al Ain, Muscat, Salalah and Sharjah.  There are six Maharaja Lounges at six major destinations as London Heathrow Airport, Indira Gandhi International port etc. The airline offers maximum comfort and luxury to the passengers with complete professionalism and efficient services.