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Air India Flights, Routes & Travel Guide

Explore the latest Air India (AI) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.

Last updated: October 2026
IATA: AIStar AllianceFounded 1932HQ: Gurugram, Haryana, India
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About Air India

Explore the latest Air India (AI) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.

The airline was founded on October 15, 1932. Air India is India's flagship airline. It is headquartered in New Delhi. Air India's main hub is Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi). The secondary hub is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (Mumbai). Air India is India's largest international carrier from 102 domestic and international destinations. Air India also flies to domestic and Asian destinations through its subsidiary Air India Express. The company has a fleet of 127 aircrafts. Air India's frequent flyer program - Flying Returns, is used by Air India and its subsidiaries.

Airline codeAI
Main hubDEL
AllianceStar Alliance
Destinations87
Countries32
Fleet186
Updated: October 2026

Popular Air India routes

RouteCitiesTypical durationWeekly flightsService
DEL to LHRNew Delhi to London10h 5m21NONSTOP
DEL to FRANew Delhi to Frankfurt am Main9h 10m13NONSTOP
DEL to YVRNew Delhi to Vancouver15h 20m7NONSTOP
DEL to MXPNew Delhi to Milan9h 45m7NONSTOP
DEL to AMSNew Delhi to Amsterdam9h 15m7NONSTOP

Air India hubs and focus cities

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87 destinations · Updated: October 2026
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Routes serving New Delhi

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RouteCitiesTypical durationWeekly flightsService
DEL to LHRNew Delhi to London10h 5m21NONSTOP
LHR to DELLondon to New Delhi9h 25m21NONSTOP
DEL to FRANew Delhi to Frankfurt am Main9h 10m13NONSTOP
FRA to DELFrankfurt am Main to New Delhi8h 40m13NONSTOP
DEL to YVRNew Delhi to Vancouver15h 20m7NONSTOP
YYZ to DELToronto to New Delhi15h 20m7NONSTOP
JFK to DELNew York to New Delhi14h 55m7NONSTOP
DEL to MXPNew Delhi to Milan9h 45m7NONSTOP
DEL to AMSNew Delhi to Amsterdam9h 15m7NONSTOP
DEL to CDGNew Delhi to Paris9h 5m7NONSTOP
Routes and frequencies may change by season and travel date.
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Aircraft, cabins and onboard experience

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Aircraft

Cabin comparison

CabinSeat pitchSeat widthSeat recline
EconomyAirbus A319 A319-10079-81 cm46 cm11 cm
BusinessAirbus A319 A319-100102 cm53 cm18 cm

Air India baggage allowance

Fees and allowances vary by route, fare and status.

Baggage

Air India free baggage allowance: First Class 40 kg. Business Class 35 kg, Economy Class 25 kg, Infants in all classes 10 kg. The maximum allowable weight per baggage piece is 32 kg. Air India Passengers who move around in a wheelchair or other assistive devices and who travel with such equipment will be entitled to an additional free baggage allowance of up to 15 kg. Hand baggage dimensions: height 55 cm (22 inches) + length 35 cm (14 inches) + width 25 cm (10 inches) for Boeing and Airbus aircraft - size sum 115 cm.

Air India Baggage rules

Travel policies

Pets

Small pets such as dogs, cats and birds, with a valid rabies vaccination and health certificate, are allowed on Air India domestic flights in the cabin or in the cargo hold. Pets must be properly transported in a padded, ventilated bag/kennel of the prescribed size (kennel must be no larger than 18 x 18 x 12 inches). The weight of the pet, including the container, must not exceed 5 pounds to be carried in the cabin. Larger pets/weights will be transported in the cargo area. Dogs and cats must be at least 8 weeks old to travel. Pregnant animals will not be accepted.

Flying with pets on Air India

Infants

An infant is a child under 2 years of age. Infants traveling on Air India infant ticket do not have a separate seat and must be on your lap during the flight. On Air India international flights, the infant fare is 10% of the basic standard adult fare depending on the fare type. An infant must be at least 14 days old to be allowed to travel with Air India on domestic or international routes. The infant fare is 75% of the basic standard adult fare for international travel (if an infant seat is purchased).

Air India Infants policy

Check in rules

Air India online check-in is permitted up to 48 hours and no later than 2 hours before departure for international flights. For domestic flights web check-in is allowed no later than 1 hour before departure. However passengers can arrive at the airport 4 hours before departure.

Air India Check-in rules

Unaccompanied minors

Children under the age of 12 traveling alone are classified as "unaccompanied minors," for whom a special service is provided. On Air India domestic routes, unaccompanied minors are children over age 5 and under age 12. "Unaccompanied minors" are allowed only on flights operated by Air India. Unaccompanied minors are not allowed on Air India flights if Interline Travel is involved at the point of transit.

Unaccompanied minors in Air India

On-time performance

80.18%On-time arrivals
5.42 minAverage delay
99.59%Completion rate
0.41%Cancellation rate

Air India FAQs

Find quick answers to the most common questions about flying with Air India.

What cabin-baggage limits apply by class on Air India?

All classes allow one bag: Economy and Premium Economy up to 7 kg, and First and Business up to 10 kg. Dimensions are 55 × 40 × 20 cm with a sum no greater than 115 cm. Air India Express has separate rules.

What additional personal item is allowed on Air India?

One handbag, laptop bag or camera bag up to 3 kg and 40 × 30 × 20 cm is allowed under the seat.

What combined weight applies to personal and infant items on Air India?

Personal items and infant supplies such as food and bottles have a combined maximum of 5 kg.

Can status or a higher cabin allow an extra cabin bag on Air India?

No. The one-bag rule applies in all classes on domestic and international flights.

Can I check spare batteries or power banks on Air India?

No. They must travel in cabin baggage, with no more than two spare batteries. Lithium-ion batteries must not exceed 100 Wh and must be individually protected against short circuits.

Do children and unaccompanied minors receive the adult checked allowance on Air India?

Yes. They receive the same allowance as adults on that flight.

What should I do about damaged Air India baggage on arrival?

Before leaving the airport, report it to the airline in baggage claim. Complete and retain a Property Irregularity Report (PIR) and photographs of the damage.

What if I leave the airport without collecting my Air India baggage?

Submit a request through the official customer-support portal.

What should I do if I take someone else’s bag after an Air India flight?

Return it promptly to an Air India baggage-service counter at a nearby airport.

Can I check a cardboard box instead of a suitcase on Air India?

Yes, provided packing and contents comply with weight, size and origin and destination rules.