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Air India Deploys New B787-9 Aircraft on Mumbai–Frankfurt Route from February 2026

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Written by Intern Rency Gomes || Team Allycaral 

Gurugram, January 15, 2026: Air India has announced a major enhancement to its Mumbai–Frankfurt service with the deployment of its newly delivered, first line-fit B787-9 aircraft featuring new cabin interiors. The upgraded aircraft will operate on the route starting February 1, 2026.


Air India currently operates five flights a week between Mumbai and Frankfurt, strengthening connectivity between the financial centres of India and Germany. With this deployment, all Air India flights to Germany, including services between Delhi and Frankfurt, will now be operated using new or upgraded aircraft.

The move is part of Air India’s ongoing fleet transformation programme, which includes additional widebody aircraft deliveries and retrofits planned through 2026. These upgrades aim to modernise a significant portion of the airline’s long-haul fleet and enhance passenger experience.

Further strengthening international connectivity, Air India continues its codeshare partnership with Lufthansa, enabling seamless onward travel from Frankfurt to 29 destinations across Europe, as well as select destinations in North and South America.

Air India’s optimised schedules also provide convenient one-stop connections via Mumbai or Delhi for travellers flying between Germany and destinations across South Asia, Southeast Asia and Australia. These include Bangkok, Bali, Colombo, Ho Chi Minh City, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Phuket and Singapore.

Mumbai–Frankfurt Flight Schedule

Flight Route Departure Arrival

AI2027 Mumbai–Frankfurt 12:35 hrs 17:30 hrs
AI2028 Frankfurt–Mumbai 20:20 hrs 09:00 hrs (+1)


Tickets for the Mumbai–Frankfurt services remain available across all booking channels, including Air India’s website, mobile app, airport ticketing offices, contact centres and authorised travel agents worldwide.

Air India Group, comprising Air India and Air India Express, continues its five-year transformation programme, Vihaan.AI, following its return to Tata Sons ownership in 2022. The airline has placed orders for 570 new aircraft and is undertaking fleet renewal, training infrastructure expansion and maintenance facility development as part of its long-term growth strategy.

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Air India Launches ‘One India’ Flat Fare Sale for Europe Flights

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Air India has launched an exciting new promotional campaign titled the ‘One India’ sale, offering Indian travellers a simplified and budget-friendly way to explore Europe. With this limited-time flat fare offer, customers can travel from any city in India to any Air India destination in Europe at a consistent price, regardless of the domestic origin. This promotion makes it just as affordable to fly from Varanasi to Milan via Delhi as it is to fly from Delhi to Milan.

Under the ‘One India’ sale, all-inclusive round-trip fares to European cities are set at ₹47,000 for Economy Class, ₹70,000 for Premium Economy (on applicable routes), and ₹1,40,000 for Business Class. Special fares for flights to London Heathrow are also available—₹49,999 in Economy, ₹89,999 in Premium Economy, and ₹1,69,999 in Business Class.

Beyond the flat fares, the offer includes one complimentary date change per ticket, adding a layer of flexibility to customers’ travel plans. Members of Air India’s Maharaja Club enjoy additional savings with zero convenience fees when booking through the airline’s official website or mobile app.

To sweeten the deal, Air India is offering additional discounts of up to ₹3,000 per passenger with the promo code FLYAI. For instance, return trips to Europe and the UK qualify for savings of up to ₹3,000, and one-way journeys can save up to ₹2,000.

The sale begins with exclusive early access via Air India’s website and mobile app on 7 September 2025, and becomes available through all booking channels—including travel agents, airport counters, and the airline’s contact centre—between 8 and 11 September 2025. Seats under this promotional fare are limited and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

The promotional fares are valid for travel until 31 March 2026, giving customers a wide window to plan and enjoy their European getaways. Air India currently operates direct flights to major European cities including London (Heathrow and Gatwick), Paris, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Milan, Copenhagen, Vienna, and Zurich.

The ‘One India’ campaign underscores Air India’s commitment to enhancing travel access and affordability for Indian customers. With its Vihaan.AI transformation plan underway, Air India continues to modernize, expand, and offer world-class service while staying rooted in India’s legacy of hospitality. As the airline integrates fleet upgrades, customer benefits, and digital services, promotions like this reflect a renewed focus on customer-centric innovation.

Whether you’re a student, a business traveller, or a family looking to explore Europe, Air India’s ‘One India’ sale offers one of the most compelling deals of the year. Don’t miss this opportunity to travel smarter, farther, and more affordably.