Air India Expands Network with 174 Additional Weekly Flights for Winter 2025-26 Season

Air India has unveiled plans to add 174 weekly flights across major domestic and short-haul international routes, commencing October 26, 2025, as part of its comprehensive "Northern Winter Schedule."

According to a press release from the airline, this expansion initiative aims to enhance connectivity between prominent Indian cities and popular Southeast Asian destinations.

The updated schedule focuses on strengthening routes that have experienced significant passenger demand in recent months. For international connections, flights between Delhi and Kuala Lumpur will increase from seven to ten weekly services starting November 15. Similarly, the Delhi-Denpasar (Bali) route will see an expansion from seven to ten flights per week beginning December 1.

On the domestic front, Rajasthan will benefit from increased flight frequencies. Air India will launch new routes connecting Delhi with Jaipur (three daily flights) and Delhi with Jaisalmer (two daily flights). The Delhi-Udaipur service will be enhanced from two to three daily flights. Simultaneously, Mumbai will gain additional connections to Jaipur, Udaipur, and Jodhpur, bolstering accessibility ahead of the upcoming tourist season.

The carrier has also announced expanded services to Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. Starting October 26, Delhi-Indore flights will increase from three to four daily, while Delhi-Bhopal and Mumbai-Indore routes will each receive an additional flight. In Gujarat, services like Mumbai-Bhuj and Delhi-Rajkot will see their daily flight frequencies doubled.

Other beneficiaries of these additional flights include Varanasi, Raipur, Port Blair, Aurangabad, Guwahati, Nagpur, Dehradun, Patna, and Amritsar. This extensive network enhancement demonstrates Air India's commitment to addressing growing travel demand during the upcoming winter season.

The press release further mentioned, "Air India's retrofit program for its legacy Airbus A320neo aircraft, launched in September 2024, is approaching completion this month. Of the 27 legacy A320neo aircraft, 26 have been retrofitted with brand-new cabin interiors featuring three classes: Business Class, Premium Economy, and Economy Class. Combined with other modern single-aisle aircraft, Air India now operates over 100 A320 Family aircraft with world-class cabin interiors, delivering a significantly enhanced travel experience on more than 80 domestic and short-haul international routes."

The airline has also introduced new and additional services to various states in India to meet increasing passenger demand.