{"id":67627,"date":"2026-06-30T16:33:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T11:03:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/English\/?p=67627"},"modified":"2026-06-30T16:33:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T11:03:27","slug":"air-india-upgrades-delhi-melbourne-flights-with-boeing-777-300er","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/English\/latest\/air-india-upgrades-delhi-melbourne-flights-with-boeing-777-300er\/","title":{"rendered":"Air India upgrades Delhi-Melbourne flights with Boeing 777-300ER"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>New Delhi: Air India has announced that it will deploy its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on the Delhi-Melbourne route, replacing the Boeing 787-8, to meet growing passenger demand between India and Australia.<\/p>\n<p>The upgraded aircraft will feature 8 First Class suites, 40 fully flat Business Class seats and 280 Economy Class seats. The move will also introduce First Class cabins and in-flight Wi-Fi on the route for the first time, along with enhanced dining, entertainment and onboard services.<\/p>\n<p>According to the airline, First Class passengers will have access to private suites, leather-upholstered seats that convert into fully flat beds, personalised service and premium dining options.<\/p>\n<p>Business Class travellers will also benefit from fully flat beds, greater privacy, additional personal space and upgraded onboard amenities designed to enhance the travel experience.<\/p>\n<p>Passengers travelling on the route will also be able to access in-flight Wi-Fi for the first time, allowing them to stay connected throughout the journey.<\/p>\n<p>Air India currently operates four non-stop flights a week between Delhi and Melbourne. From September 1, the airline will increase the frequency to daily non-stop services.<\/p>\n<p>The upgrade is part of Air India&#8217;s ongoing fleet modernisation programme and is expected to strengthen the airline&#8217;s presence on the India-Australia sector while offering passengers a more premium travel experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Delhi: Air India has announced that it will deploy its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on the Delhi-Melbourne route, replacing the Boeing 787-8, to meet growing passenger demand between India and Australia. The upgraded aircraft will feature 8 First Class suites, 40 fully flat Business Class seats and 280 Economy Class seats. 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