Air India began deploying its brand-new B787-9 aircraft on its Toronto-Delhi flights this past weekend, bringing the airline’s all-new cabin product and onboard experience to Canada for the first time and significantly elevating passenger experience.
Along with its new aircraft, Air India also announced the expansion of its Canada operations for the Winter 2026-27 season with:
- A new non-stop service between Toronto and Mumbai
- Overall capacity between Canada and India increasing by 4,400 seats each month
- Premium seat capacity from Toronto boosting by 71%
The airline will launch a seasonal 3x weekly non-stop service between Toronto and Mumbai between Oct. 25, 2026 and March 26, 2027, adding nearly 2,000 seats each week between Canada and India and making it the only carrier operating direct flights between the two cities.
The service will be operated by Air India’s Boeing 777-300ER aircraft with significantly upgraded cabin interiors, featuring 8 luxurious First Class suites with privacy sliding doors, 40 flat beds in Business Class, and 280 seats in Economy.
Travellers between on this route will also enjoy WiFi internet connectivity on board the upgraded B777-300ER aircraft.
Through Air India’s hubs at Mumbai and Delhi, customers travelling from/to Canada can connect seamlessly to destinations including Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Ludhiana, and Vadodara, among several other Indian cities.
Of the 10x weekly flights Air India operates on the Delhi-Toronto route this Winter, 7x weekly services will be operated by the brand-new Boeing 787-9 aircraft, featuring the airline’s latest cabin products.
The remaining 3x weekly services will be initially operated by Boeing 777-300ER aircraft and will transition to the new Boeing 787-9 from January 2027 as more aircraft join the fleet.
With that, all Air India flights to and from Toronto will feature all-new or significantly upgraded cabin interiors, delivering a consistent premium experience across the market.
The deployment of the new and upgraded aircraft from Toronto to Delhi and Mumbai enables Air India to boost premium seat capacity to Toronto by 71% this Winter, offering more First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy options to travellers.
Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer, Air India, said: “Canada is one of Air India’s most important international markets, with deep people-to-people connections driving strong demand for travel, particularly during the festive and holiday season. The launch of our seasonal Toronto-Mumbai service this Winter will provide travellers more choice and convenience at a time when many are travelling to reunite with family and friends.”
And Aggarwal continued: “At the same time, we are also progressively introducing our newest aircraft and the latest onboard products to North America, reflecting our intent to put our best foot forward in one of the world’s most competitive long-haul markets. Together, these initiatives mark another important step in our journey to make Air India a world-class airline and the preferred gateway between India and the world.”
Go to www.airindia.com for more.
