8 signals tagged Air India.
United Airlines has immediately restricted United Polaris Lounge access for many Star Alliance partners. Only select ANA, Lufthansa Group, and Air New Zealand/ITA passengers retain access
Affects 15 airline programs (ANA, Air India, Air New Zealand...).
Chase cardholders can get 10% back on $100-$500 spend on Air India
Affects 7 airline programs (Air India, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines...). Relevant for Best Western elites and award redeemers. Card-issuer angle via Chase.
Air India will use a customized version of the Airbus First Class Master Suite for its A350-1000s, abandoning the original Safran Unity plan due to supply chain issues
Affects 5 airline programs (Air India, Cathay Pacific, JAL...).
Air India is beginning cabin retrofits for its Boeing 787-8 and 777-300ER fleets, introducing new premium economy and business class products. The first reconfigured 787-8 enters service in May 2026
Affects 3 airline programs (Air India, Delta Air Lines, Etihad).
Air India has confirmed that CEO Campbell Wilson is resigning after four years. He will remain in the role until a successor is announced, having signaled his intent to step down in 2024
Affects 5 airline programs (Air India, IndiGo, Qantas...).
Air India has opened its new Maharaja Lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in the A Gates complex. The 3,413 sq ft facility is open daily 6AM–11:59PM and is accessible to premium passengers and Star Alliance Gold members
Affects 7 airline programs (Air France, Air France-KLM, Air India...).
Air India is implementing a policy to weigh its flight attendants and will suspend overweight crew members without pay
Affects Air India loyalty members and route planners.
Air India flight AI185 from Delhi to Vancouver turned back after 3 hours due to an operational issue, likely related to the aircraft swap to a Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers were hotelized and re-flown the next day
Affects 2 airline programs (Air India, Delta Air Lines).
