Air India Will Fly Airbus A350 to Newark and New York

Updated: July 22, 2024, 5:25pm CDT

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Brand-New Aircraft Coming to U.S. Routes
How To Book Flights on Air India
Final Thoughts

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Some big news from Air India today: The airline announced that it will start flying its flagship Airbus A350 aircraft from New Delhi (DEL) to Newark (EWR) and New York (JFK).

Here’s what you need to know.

Brand-New Aircraft Coming to U.S. Routes

Flights to New York-JFK begin on November 1, 2024, while Air India will kick off flights to Newark on January 2, 2025. DEL-JFK flights will be daily, while DEL-EWR will operate 5x weekly.

Here is a look at the schedule for Air India’s Airbus A350 flights to the U.S.:

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Flight #	Route	Departure	Arrival	Frequency	Effective Date
AI101	DEL-JFK	2:20 a.m.	7:35 a.m.	Daily	From November 1, 2024
AI102	JFK-DEL	12:30 p.m.	11:40 a.m. (+1 day)	Daily	From November 1, 2024
AI105	DEL-EWR	4:00 a.m.	9:10 a.m.	5x weekly	From January 2, 2025
AI106	EWR-DEL	11:15 a.m.	11:30 a.m. (+1 day)	5x weekly	From January 2, 2025

Business class will have 28 suites in a 1-2-1 configuration with direct aisle access. Similar to other long-haul airlines, Air India will offer sliding privacy doors and a personal wardrobe in business class.

The Airbus A350 also marks the first time Air India will fly Premium Economy class to Newark and New York. Premium economy will have its own dedicated cabin with 24 seats arranged in a 2-4-2 configuration. Finally, Economy will have a 264 seats arranged in a 3-4-3 configuration.

“The new seats, new inflight entertainment systems, and new soft products will together provide our guests with great comfort and service that are representative of the new Air India,” Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Air India. “We believe this enhanced offering will solidify Air India’s position as a leading carrier and attract travelers seeking a world-class flying experience between India and the United States.”

Bottom Line:

All told, Air India says 60% of its flights to the U.S. will feature new or upgraded cabin interiors. Air India flies 51 weekly flights between India and the U.S., including the New York City metro area, Chicago (ORD), San Francisco (SFO), and Washington, D.C. (IAD).

How To Book Flights on Air India

Air India is a member of the Star Alliance, and you can book award flights with several partners.

One of our favorites includes Air Canada Aeroplan. We like Aeroplan because of how easy its points are to earn through its many transfer partners and co-branded credit cards.

Air India A350 Business Class cabin — Business class on Air India’s Airbus A350 can cost as little as 90,000 miles each way. Image Credit: Air India

An economy flight using Aeroplan will cost you just 55,000 miles one-way, while business will set you back 90,000 miles one-way. And if you manage to find first class award availability on Air India, you’ll pay just 130,000 miles one-way.

Hot Tip:

There are numerous ways to use points and miles to fly to India. Check out our guide for your best options.

Final Thoughts

Air India is flying its swanky new business class to 2 East Coast cities, which is a major upgrade from its dated Boeing 777 product. The new A350 will also offer a dedicated premium economy cabin, sliding-door business class seats, and spacious economy seats. We look forward to this product rolling out in the U.S. this fall!