Air India launches maiden Airbus A350-900 flight: Details here
What's the story
Air India debuted its first Airbus A350-900 flight today, traveling from Bengaluru to Mumbai. Sporting the new bold Air India livery, the aircraft took off from Kempegowda International Airport as Flight AI 589. The A350-900 was showcased at the Wings India Global Aviation Summit in Hyderabad, giving the public a sneak peek at the inflight entertainment and unique amenities.
Details
Domestic routes for crew familiarization
Initially, the A350-900 will fly domestic routes for crew training and regulatory compliance. Passengers from Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Mumbai can enjoy the cutting-edge technology of the A350 during this time. Flight AI 589 will run daily except Tuesdays, departing Bengaluru at 7:05am and arriving in Mumbai at 8:50am.
What Next?
A350-900 features and future plans
Air India's A350-900 boasts a three-class cabin configuration with 316 seats. This includes 28 private Business suites featuring full-flat beds, 24 Premium Economy seats with extra legroom and added amenities, and 264 Economy seats. All seats come with the latest Panasonic eX3 in-flight entertainment system and HD screens. The aircraft is set to be deployed for long-haul flights to international destinations in the future, bolstering Air India's expanding wide-body fleet.