Air India is enhancing its presence in Europe with additional flights to Amsterdam, Copenhagen, and Milan to meet growing demand. Starting June 22, 2024, Air India will operate daily non-stop flights from Delhi to Amsterdam Schiphol and Delhi to Milan Malpensa, augmenting frequency on these key routes from 4x weekly and 5x weekly, respectively. Moreover, Air India will add another flight on the Delhi-Copenhagen route, increasing the frequency to 5x weekly from July 1, 2024.
These additional flights complement Air India’s existing daily, non-stop services to Zurich from June 16, 2024, as well as daily services to Frankfurt and Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). This expansion aims to enhance inbound and outbound passenger traffic and cargo flows between India and Europe.
Campbell Wilson, CEO & MD, Air India, talked about the significance of this expansion in the airline’s global route network. He stated, “The increased frequency to Europe reflects the growing demand for travel between India and Europe, and we are committed to providing our customers with greater choice and convenience.”
The share of Indian airlines in international passenger traffic that originates from, terminates in, or transitions through India is projected to increase by 50 percent by fiscal 2028 from 43 percent in 2024, as reported by Crisil Ratings. The rating agency stated that the enhancement would be a result of Indian airlines increasing their fleet size.
Wilson added, “These new flights will not only strengthen trade and tourism ties but also offer seamless connectivity to travellers from Europe to other countries in the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia via our Delhi hub.”With the increased frequency to Amsterdam, Copenhagen, and Milan, Air India will now operate 80 flights a week to and from seven points in mainland Europe, including Amsterdam Schiphol, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Milan Malpensa, Paris CDG, Vienna, and Zurich.
All flights to mainland Europe will be operated using Air India’s two-class configured Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, featuring 18 flat beds in Business Class and 236 spacious seats in Economy.
