• All four India-New York routes resume non-stop operations.
• Passengers can save up to five hours.
• Rome refuelling stops removed following airspace reopening.
• Delhi flights use A350-900 aircraft; Mumbai services use Boeing 777-300ERs.

GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 15th Nov: Air India non-stop flights connecting Delhi and Mumbai with New York have resumed on all four routes, following the reopening of previously restricted airspace. The move is expected to cut travel time by up to five hours.

Flights that previously took nearly 22 hours due to technical refuelling stops in Rome will now complete the journey in approximately 17 hours, offering faster and more convenient connections between India and the United States.

Air India’s services were disrupted earlier this year after Pakistan closed its airspace to Indian carriers. Subsequent restrictions across parts of the Middle East amid regional tensions further complicated flight operations.

The airline had introduced technical stops in Rome for refuelling on services connecting Delhi and Mumbai with New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

Air India currently operates daily flights from Delhi to JFK and Mumbai to JFK. It also runs four weekly services between Delhi and Newark and three weekly flights between Mumbai and Newark.

The Delhi-New York services operate with Airbus A350-900 aircraft, featuring Business Class suites with full-flat beds, Premium Economy and Economy Class cabins. These aircraft also offer next-generation inflight entertainment and upgraded amenities.

Mumbai-New York flights use Boeing 777-300ER aircraft with refurbished interiors, including First Class suites with privacy doors, flat-bed Business Class seats and upgraded Economy Class cabins.

The restoration of direct services strengthens Air India’s connectivity on a key international market while offering passengers shorter journeys and improved travel convenience.