Air India - weekly four flights on Birmingham-Delhi route from August 1
The Indian flag carrier, Air India has announced to launch direct flight services between Birmingham and New Delhi from August 1 this year. The airline will operate the new Boeing 787-800 (Dreamliner) aircraft.
Dholakia, Birmingham Airport''s Brand ambassador for Asian Markets, said, "I am repeatedly told by the Midlands Indian community that they want direct connectivity from their region to India to enhance trade and to reach family members easily, so this news will be greatly welcomed by business and leisure travellers. It will enhance trade, academic links and inward investment opportunities for the wider Midlands region.
The Indian flag carrier, Air India has announced to launch direct flight services between Birmingham and New Delhi from August 1 this year. The airline will operate the new Boeing 787-800 (Dreamliner) aircraft.
Dholakia, Birmingham Airport''s Brand ambassador for Asian Markets, said, "I am repeatedly told by the Midlands Indian community that they want direct connectivity from their region to India to enhance trade and to reach family members easily, so this news will be greatly welcomed by business and leisure travellers. It will enhance trade, academic links and inward investment opportunities for the wider Midlands region.
Operating Boeing's most fuel-efficient airliner, Air India will operate four times weekly on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays providing direct connections between Birmingham and India to improve trade and travel.
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is a long-range, mid-size wide-body, twin-engine jet airliner which entered into commercial service last year. The PTI reported that, the airline is configured to accommodate 18 business class and 238 economy class seats on the route.
Martyn Lloyd, Commercial Director of Birmingham Airport, said: "This is fantastic news for our region and we're delighted that Air India has recognised the strong demand that lies in our catchment and will be operating the new Dreamliner aircraft on the route.
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is a long-range, mid-size wide-body, twin-engine jet airliner which entered into commercial service last year. The PTI reported that, the airline is configured to accommodate 18 business class and 238 economy class seats on the route.
Martyn Lloyd, Commercial Director of Birmingham Airport, said: "This is fantastic news for our region and we're delighted that Air India has recognised the strong demand that lies in our catchment and will be operating the new Dreamliner aircraft on the route.
"There's been significant support from the city, and indeed the region, for a direct service to India and we're pleased to see that direct flights are now available on a brand new aircraft which will give passengers a fantastic experience. We also thank everyone involved who has worked tirelessly to make this happen, particularly our Brand Ambassador for Asian Markets, Uday Dholakia."
The airline plans to also expand its global network using the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. AI has placed orders for a total of 27, Dreamliner aircraft of which six are in operation and eight more are likely to join the fleet by the end of this year.
The airline plans to also expand its global network using the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. AI has placed orders for a total of 27, Dreamliner aircraft of which six are in operation and eight more are likely to join the fleet by the end of this year.